Humhama (Budgam), October 26, 2024: A grand passing out parade and attestation ceremony of Recruit Batch No. 124, 125, 126 and 127 was held at Subsidiary Training Centre, BSF, Kashmir. The ceremony marked the induction of 629 Recruits into the Border Security Force (BSF) as brave Seema Prahari in General duty.
The recruits, hailing from various states across India, including Madhya Pradesh (03), Chhattisgarh (262), Telangana (150), Tamilnadu (01), West Bengal (140), Odisha (04), Nagaland (41) and Mizoram (28) underwent rigorous training to prepare themselves for border security challenges as well as law and order duties.
Hon’ble Lt Governor, UT of Jammu and Kashmir, Sh Manoj Sinha graced the occasion as Chief Guest. He inspected the parade and appreciated the recruits’ display of self-confidence, skill and coordination. Lt. Governor encouraged the recruits to serve the nation with courage and enthusiasm.
The Chief Guest awarded medals to outstanding recruits and congratulated Inspector General, STC/Ftr HQ BSF Kashmir and the instructional teams of STC BSF Kashmir for their tireless efforts. Five trainees from each batch received trophies for exceptional performance during the course of training.
The 44 weeks of training program equipped recruits with proficiency in handling various weapons, firing skills, border management, physical efficiency and endurance, field craft & tactics, counter-terrorism, counter- insurgency, law & order and human rights.
The passing out parade was attended by Senior Officers from civil administration, Army, Air Force, CRPF, SSB, J&K Police, Media representatives, BSF personnel and their family members (Press Release).