Agartala, Tripura, 1st of December, 2025 : Tripura Frontier, Border Security Force (BSF) celebrated its 61st / Diamond Jubilee Raising Day on 01st Dec 2025. Prof (Dr.) Manik Saha, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tripura graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. He paid tribute to the martyrs who laid down their lives on the line of duty and felicitated the veterans of the 1971 War and NOKs of the Martyred Seema Praharies. Hon’ble Chief Minister extended his best wishes to all BSF personnel and lauded their efforts in maintaining peace and tranquillity along the Indo – Bangladesh border. He also released the Tripura Frontier BSF Magazine, “Gajraj.”
Since its inception in 1965, BSF has dedicated itself to the service of the nation, upholding exemplary traditions of bravery and professionalism living up to its motto: “Jeevan Paryant Kartavya” (Duty Unto Death).
BSF Tripura Frontier achieved several milestones during 2025:
Enhanced Border Vigilance:
BSF troops maintained high levels of surveillance and alertness, resulting in the rescue of 1,830 cattle heads and the seizure of contraband, including:
Phensedyl: 44,426 bottles
Ganja: 11,546.827 kg
Yaba tablets: 4,19,505 Nos & 14.172 kg
Sugar: 54,112 kg
Gold: 1399.34 gm
Arms/Ammunition: 02 Pistol, 02 Magazine & 07 live rounds
Bangladeshi currency: 74,64,610 Taka
Miscellaneous items worth ₹ 51,65,88,239/-
Additionally, BSF apprehended 57 Rohingya Illegal Migrants (RIMs), 628 Bangladeshi nationals and 280 Indian nationals in various operations.
Excellent coordination, cooperation and synergy between BSF, Tripura Police and state as well as central agencies led to numerus joint operations resulting in drastic reduction in trans – border crimes and destruction of approximately 31,23,000 ganja saplings grown illegally on 452.47 acres in Tripura through uprooting and burning.
Community Engagement and Civic Initiatives: BSF conducted numerous Civic Action Programs, including free medical camps, blood donation camps, skill development training programme, Pre-recruitment training for youth and cultural activities for the welfare and holistic development of border belt and people living there. Appx 781 Village Coordination Meetings were also organised in the border belt. BSF also organised specific Blood Donation camps, Awareness and Career Counselling & Guidance programme in all districts of Tripura. Tripura Frontier BSF has been relentlessly working to fulfil its commitment of holistic development of border infra, upgradation of living conditions of border population, self-employment opportunities, women and youth empowerment.
Promoting National Unity:
Events such as band displays, weapon exhibitions, motorcycle rallies, border visits for school children, tree plantations, unity runs, sports events and blood donation camps were organized across Tripura. On International Yoga Day, yoga sessions were held at various locations, and a Swachhta Abhiyan was conducted at the Sector, unit, and Border Outpost (BOP) levels.
Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation Sector Comdr level Border Meetings, Battalion Commander level Border Meetings, Company / BOP level Flag meetings Border Contacts at BOP level are being regularly held with counterpart / BGB to discuss and resolve key bilateral issues and enhance commitment and coordination between the two Border Guarding Forces.
The Border Security Force, Tripura Frontier, remains steadfast in its mission to protect Tripura’s international borders and will continue to coordinate closely with all key stakeholders to ensure the security and welfare of the state.
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