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Amit Shah Praises SSB Rescue Work During Nepal Floods

Amit Shah praised the Sashastra Seema Bal, or SSB, for helping people during floods in Nepal.

The force provided humanitarian aid and carried out rescue work.

Shah said the SSB acted quickly and carefully during the crisis.

He described border personnel as helpers during disasters and representatives of India’s goodwill.

At a ceremony, 18 SSB personnel received medals for bravery.

Five others received medals for distinguished service.

Officials also discussed protecting India’s borders and fighting crimes such as trafficking.

The ceremony included the opening of new SSB housing projects.

Key facts

Force: Sashastra Seema Bal, or SSB, guards India’s borders with Nepal and Bhutan.
Nepal response: The SSB provided humanitarian aid and conducted rescue operations during the Nepal floods.
Gallantry medals: Eighteen SSB personnel received medals for gallantry.
Distinguished service medals: Five personnel received medals for distinguished service.
Border length: Home Secretary Govind Mohan referred to vigilance and security along a 15,000-kilometer border.
Border crossings: More than 46,000 vehicles and 3.25 lakh people cross the Indo-Nepal border daily, according to Sanjay Singhal.
Four-pronged strategy: The strategy includes border guarding forces, state personnel, central government agencies and local citizens.

thestatesman.com · 1 day ago