New Delhi, September 1: On Tuesday, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan honored 18 officers and personnel of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) during a ceremony.
An official statement revealed that Mohan, the chief guest of the event, awarded bravery medals (GMs) to 18 officers and personnel, while five officers received the President’s Police Medal (PSM) for distinguished service. Among the medal recipients, the late Head Constable Ravi Sharma was posthumously awarded, with his wife accepting the honor on his behalf.
At the start of the ceremony, Director General Sanjay Singhal welcomed the chief guest by presenting him with a plant and a memento.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated all the honored officers, personnel, and their families through a written message. He paid tribute to the 51 brave martyrs of the SSB who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the nation, emphasizing that their bravery, dedication, and patriotism are invaluable to the SSB’s legacy.
Minister Shah also expressed deep condolences for those who lost their lives in the floods in Nepal, extending sympathy to the grieving families. He praised the humanitarian aid and rescue efforts undertaken by the SSB during the devastating floods, describing it as a living example of the force’s motto: “Service, Security, and Brotherhood.”
Home Secretary Govind Mohan stated that securing India’s borders is a crucial foundation for the country’s internal security, highlighting the SSB’s significant role in nation-building. He commended the SSB’s contribution to safeguarding the friendly and open borders between India and Nepal, as well as India and Bhutan.
He noted that maintaining a balance between security, public convenience, and peaceful relations amid substantial legitimate movement across these borders is a vital responsibility of the SSB.
Referring to the quadrilateral border security system prepared by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Govind Mohan emphasized that border security can be strengthened through coordinated efforts between the SSB, state governments’ frontline systems, relevant central government organizations, and border communities.
He shared that the first crucial meeting to implement this system on the ground was held in the India-Nepal border area under the SSB’s supervision, appreciating the SSB’s contribution to this initiative.
The Home Secretary acknowledged that securing an open border without physical barriers is a challenging task. He praised the technological innovations being implemented by the SSB, including facial recognition, radar, CCTV, and modern surveillance systems, to enhance border security.
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