New Delhi: Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said that the Sashastra Seema Bal or SSB has strengthened itself by creating more border outposts after the Doklam standoff with China.
Addressing the border guarding force during its 54th anniversary parade in Delhi, Mr Singh said that the Sashastra Seema Bal not only guards India's border with Nepal and Bhutan, it also takes care that friendly relations with these neighbouring countries do not sour.
"The past year has been tremendous for the force. The Sashastra Seema Bal has increased its strength after the Doklam standoff with China, by creating more border outposts near Sikkim and Bhutan border," Mr Singh said.
"People living near border areas should be considered as strategic assets of India. The force takes care of them by organising several events which is appreciated," he said.
Addressing the border guarding force during its 54th anniversary parade in Delhi, Mr Singh said that the Sashastra Seema Bal not only guards India's border with Nepal and Bhutan, it also takes care that friendly relations with these neighbouring countries do not sour.
"The past year has been tremendous for the force. The Sashastra Seema Bal has increased its strength after the Doklam standoff with China, by creating more border outposts near Sikkim and Bhutan border," Mr Singh said.
"People living near border areas should be considered as strategic assets of India. The force takes care of them by organising several events which is appreciated," he said.
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