BORDER SECURITY FORCE

Known as the First Line of Defence of Indian Territories, Border Security Force (BSF) is a primary border guarding organisation of India that came into existence on 1st December 1965. BSF is deployed at Indo-Pakistan International Border, Indo-Bangladesh International Border and Line of Control (LoC), along with Indian Army and in Anti-Naxal Operations.

BSF is one of the seven Central Armed Police Forces (CSPFs) of the Union of India under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The Force conducts the retreat ceremony at Attari-Wagah Border with cross-border counterparts Pak Rangers. It involves lowering of the flags of the two countries, along with foot stomping manoeuvre of the troops.

The Logo of BSF has two spikes of grains, embracing the National Emblem of India and the typeface BSF. The motto of BSF “DUTY UNTO DEATH” is placed at the bottom. 

Roles: 

During Peacetime:

• Border guard and security.

• Prevention trans-border crimes, unauthorized entry into or exit from the territory of India.

• Prevention of smuggling and any other illegal activities on the border.

• Anti-infiltration duties.

• Collection trans-border intelligence.
• To promote a sense of security among the people living in the border areas

During Wartime:

• Holding ground in assigned sectors.

• Limited aggressive action against irregular forces of the enemy.

• Maintenance of law and order in enemy territory administered under the Army's control.

• Acting as guides to the Army in border areas.

• Assistance in control of refugees.

• Provision of escorts.

• Performing special tasks connected with intelligence including cross-border raids.^[13]

• Replenishing manpower.

Reference: www.wikipedia.com