Team News Riveting
Koraput, May 13
Inspector General of Border Security Force (BSF) Special Operations, Odisha Satish Chandra Budakoti reviewed the security scenario on the Odisha-Chhattisgarh-Andhra border during his visit to Company Operating Bases (COBs) in Malkangiri district.
The Seema Prahari has been deployed in the region to take on the Left-Wing Extremists.
The IG, accompanied by Dhirendra Kumar DIG (Ops) and Narendra Singh, Commandant 76 Battalion visited COB Podia, COB MV-72, COB Bodigetta and COB MV-88 in Bejjangiwara Reserve Forest, Silakota Reservr Forest & Udaigiri Reserve Forest areas.
The IG while assessing the security framework, Operational capability, area domination strategy asked BSF personnel to give equal emphasis on humane approach towards civil population. He also interacted with the commanders and troops of COBs. He appreciated the tremendous efforts made by troops in maintaining round the clock domination despite harsh and inhospitable terrain.
Narendra Singh, Commandant apprised him about present security scenario, increased economic activities and ongoing development works due to the domination by the troops.
Budakoti emphasized on reaching out to far flung villages to cover security vacuum, to distribute items out of Civic Action Program (CAP) Fund and Organise sports matches/tournaments and assist youths by creating sports club and providing sports items. He also appreciated the distribution of school items to students.
The IG also visited COB MV – 21 and checked operational, physical as well as firing capabilities of individual Officers on 13 May 2022. He conducted Field Physical Efficiency Test and Firing and appreciated the high standard and motivation of Officers, which will remove the menace of Naxalism in Malkangiri district.
