Independence Day Celebration at Headquarters Border Security Force (Western Command) Chandigarh
Kanwar Inder Singh/ royalpatiala.in News/ August 15,2025
A grand celebration of 79th Independence Day was organized by the Officers and Troops of Border Security Force saluting the National Flag at Headquarters, Special Director General, Border Security Force (Western Command) Chandigarh, under the leadership of HS Dhillon, IG, Headquarters Special DG BSF (Western Command). Firstly, the soldiers who sacrificed their life for the security of nation were remembered. On this auspicious occasion, IG BSF (Western Command) recalled the unforgettable contribution of freedom fighters for the freedom of India and appealed the troops to actively participate in the development of the country.
Thereafter fruits/sweets were distributed to the soldiers undergoing treatment at BSF Western Command Hospital located at Lakhnaur Campus and wished them good health. A Barakhana was also organized, where the IG BSF (WC) conveyed well wishes to all the border guards and their families.
As per direction of Force Headquarters BSF, in order to commemorate the Independence Day, various activities/programmes such as Tiranga Rakhi to the soldiers, Letter Writing for the Soldiers, Tiranga Cycle and Bike Rally. Tiranga Foot March, Selfie with National Flag etc. were organized on a large scale under the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan’ at BSF HQ (Western Command) Chandigarh and all the Frontiers under command i.e. Kashmir, Jammu, Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Apart from BSF Headquarters Western Command Chandigarh, this festival was also celebrated with full enthusiasm in all the under command headquarters and border outposts.
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