Do you know that the Indian Army does not protect the borders of Pakistan and Bangladesh? Similarly, there is no Indian Army on the border with China. Let us know that when the army does not protect the country’s borders, then who does and what is the work of the army. Let us know.
Actually, the Indian Army does not protect the borders of India, this responsibility lies with the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF). It does not come under the Defense Ministry. The Central Armed Police Forces come under the Home Ministry. There are 7 forces within CAPF, which have different tasks. Four of these forces protect the country’s borders. This list includes BSF, ITBP, Assam Rifles and SSB. Apart from these, NSG, CISF and CRPF also come under CAPF.
What are the full names of these forces?
- BSF- Border Security Force (BSF)
- ITBP- Indo Tibetian Border Police (ITBP)
- SSB- Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
- Assam Rifles
- NSG- National Security Guard (NSG)
- CISF- Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
- CRPF- Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
Which force is deployed on which border?
If we talk about protecting the country’s borders, BSF protects the country on the borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh. ITBP i.e. Indo-Tibetan Border Police is deployed on the borders with China. Assam Rifles is responsible for the borders with Myanmar, while SSB i.e. Sashastra Seema Bal is deployed on the Nepal and Bhutan borders. Assam Rifles is led by the Lieutenant General of the Army. While BSF, ITBP and SSB are led by senior IPS officers.
What is the work of the Indian Army?
The job of the Indian Army is to ensure the security of the country. It protects the country from external attacks and internal threats. The Indian Army plays an important role in dealing with internal rebellions, terrorist attacks and other threats within the country. The Indian Army also takes part in the United Nations peacekeeping mission. Apart from this, the Army has many important responsibilities related to the country. Currently, General Upendra Dwivedi is the Chief of the Army. He is the 30th Army Chief of the Army.
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