Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah visited the ‘Gurnam’ and ‘Bobiya’ Border Out Posts (BOPs) along the India–Pakistan border on February 6, 2026, during the second day of his Jammu visit, reaffirming the government’s commitment to the welfare, modernization, and operational strength of the Border Security Force (BSF). During the visit, he paid tribute to fallen heroes at the ‘Ajey Prahari’ memorial, inaugurated welfare projects, and laid the foundation stone for major infrastructure initiatives aimed at strengthening border security.
Tribute to Martyrs and Inauguration of Welfare Projects
Shri Amit Shah paid floral tributes to the martyrs at the Ajey Prahari memorial and planted a sapling at BOP Bobiya, symbolising remembrance and commitment to the future. He inaugurated welfare projects worth ₹7 crore, including solar water heaters, solar power plants, and an officers’ mess, and laid the foundation stone for BSF infrastructure projects worth approximately ₹242 crore.
The event was attended by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha, the Union Home Secretary, the Director of the Intelligence Bureau, the Director General of Border Security ForceSF, and other senior officials.
BSF: An Impregnable Wall Guarding the Nation
Addressing BSF personnel, the Home Minister said that visits to BSF posts in remote and challenging regions of Kutch, Rajasthan, and Jammu & Kashmir always leave him inspired by the soldiers’ sense of duty, discipline, and unwavering commitment. He described BSF personnel as the finest example of dedication, standing guard day and night under extremely difficult conditions, and noted that the force’s glorious 60-year history has instilled a strong sense of discipline and patriotism among the people of the country.
He said that whenever the nation’s borders have faced threats of infiltration or encroachment, the BSF has stood like an impregnable wall, resolutely safeguarding India’s frontiers.
Operation Sindoor: A Golden Chapter in BSF’s History
Shri Amit Shah highlighted that the courage and gallantry displayed by the BSF in ‘Operation Sindoor’ has become a golden chapter in its six-decade history. He noted that the BSF’s Jammu and Kashmir Frontier destroyed 118 Pakistani posts and three terrorist launch pads during the operation.
He also mentioned that Sub-Inspector Mohammad Imtiaz Ahmad and Constable Deepak Chingakham, who laid down their lives in the line of duty, were awarded the Vir Chakra, and that during this period the BSF received 16 gallantry medals and several commendation certificates, a matter of immense pride for the nation.
Service Beyond Borders and During Disasters
The Home Minister said that whether deployed along the borders, in the difficult terrain of Manipur, or in Maoist-affected areas of Odisha and Chhattisgarh, the BSF has demonstrated impeccable courage everywhere. He also praised the force for its outstanding humanitarian service during natural disasters, particularly during floods in Punjab, noting that without the BSF, the challenges during the crisis would have multiplied manifold.
Focus on Technology, Modernisation, and Welfare
Shri Amit Shah подчерк (emphasised) that while courage, alertness, and dedication remain central to border security, emerging challenges are increasingly technology-driven. Therefore, advanced technological solutions must be adopted to effectively address them.
He recalled that during the BSF Raising Day celebrations, he had announced that the 61st anniversary year of the Border Security Force would be dedicated to modernisation and to the welfare of BSF personnel and their families. A dedicated team in the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is continuously working on both fronts.
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the government is fully committed to the welfare of security personnel. Shri Shah announced that a special welfare scheme for BSF personnel will be introduced soon and that substantial investments will be made to technologically modernise the entire border security system, improving infrastructure and equipment and reducing hardships faced by soldiers while enhancing operational efficiency.
Recognition of Women Personnel and Interaction with Troops
The Home Minister also appreciated the significant contribution of women personnel in the BSF towards border security and later had lunch with the jawans, interacting with them and acknowledging their service and sacrifice.
Conclusion
Shri Amit Shah’s visit to the forward Border Security Force posts and the launch of ₹250 crore worth of welfare and infrastructure projects underline the government’s firm resolve to strengthen border security, modernise the force, and ensure the well-being of soldiers and their families. The visit reaffirmed the central role of the BSF in safeguarding the nation and highlighted its enduring legacy of valour, sacrifice, and service.
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Source: PIB
