New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended greetings to the personnel of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) on the occasion of the force’s Raising Day, commending their exceptional valour, determination and selfless service to the nation.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister said the ITBP personnel, known as Himveers, had distinguished themselves through their exceptional courage and had consistently risen to every challenge with remarkable determination.
He said their selfless service and sacrifices continued to serve as a source of immense inspiration for the nation.
The ITBP also extended greetings to its personnel, Himveeranganas and their families on its 65th Raising Day, reaffirming the force’s commitment to national service.
In a post on X, the force said it remained dedicated to serving the nation in keeping with its motto, “Shaurya, Dridhta, Karmanishtha” — Valour, Steadfastness and Dedication.
Raised on October 24, 1962, the ITBP is a specialised armed police force responsible for guarding the 3,488-kilometre India-China border, stretching from the Karakoram Pass in Ladakh to Jachep La in Arunachal Pradesh.
According to the Union Home Ministry, most of the force’s Border Out Posts are situated at altitudes ranging from 9,000 feet to 18,800 feet, where temperatures can fall to minus 45 degrees Celsius during extreme winters.
The force also performs various internal security duties, including operations against Left-Wing Extremism in Chhattisgarh.
ITBP personnel undergo specialised training in mountaineering, skiing and tactical operations to prepare for the challenging terrain and extreme climatic conditions in which they operate.
In addition to its border security responsibilities, the force plays a significant role in disaster response and relief operations across the Himalayan region. It acts as a first responder during natural calamities and has carried out numerous search, rescue and relief operations to assist people affected by disasters.
[DD News]