BIKANER, May 26, 2026 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday praised the Border Security Force (BSF) for its outstanding role during Operation Sindoor, stating that the force not only guarded the nation’s borders firmly but also strengthened the morale of people living in frontier districts.
Addressing BSF personnel at the Sanchu Border Outpost in Rajasthan’s Bikaner district, Shah paid tribute to more than 2,000 BSF personnel who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty since the force was established.
“The sacrifice of these personnel is a debt on 140 crore Indians and the nation is proud of them,” the Home Minister said.
Shah highlighted the BSF’s service under extreme conditions including deserts, dense forests and snow-covered regions, praising the force for its courage, discipline and commitment to national security.
During the visit, the Home Minister also inaugurated new women’s barracks at the outpost and lauded women personnel for performing beyond expectations in border security operations.
He stated that infrastructure and facilities for women personnel would continue to expand and that all border posts would witness strengthened infrastructure by 2030.
Referring to the 1965 India-Pakistan war, Shah said the Sanchu outpost holds historic importance as Indian security personnel had successfully defended it despite intense attacks by Pakistani forces.
The Home Minister further outlined several initiatives being undertaken to improve border infrastructure in Rajasthan, including road construction, modern fencing systems and water pipeline connectivity to 180 border outposts.
Highlighting evolving security challenges, Shah said the Centre expanded the BSF’s jurisdiction up to 50 kilometres from the International Border to counter infiltration, smuggling and drone-based narcotics trafficking more effectively.
He stressed that modern border security requires close coordination among security agencies, state police and civil administrations to strengthen the overall security grid.
Shah also called for heightened vigilance against demographic changes caused by cross-border infiltration and directed agencies to closely monitor activities in villages situated near border areas.
