Srinagar, Oct 11 (Reporter) A fresh batch of 674 recruits joined the Border Security Force on Friday. A BSF spokesman said the recruits, hailing from various states across India, including 460 from Madhya Pradesh, 87 from Chattisgarh, 23 from Telangana, 95 from Tamil Nadu, six from Pondicherry, two from Odisha, and one from Bihar, underwent rigorous training to prepare them for border security challenges. The 44-week training program equipped recruits with proficiency in handling various weapons, firing skills, border management, physical efficiency and endurance, fieldcraft & tactics, counter-terrorism, counter-insurgency, law & order, and human rights, among others. The recruits were inducted during a grand passing-out parade and attestation ceremony of four batches held at Subsidiary Training Centre, BSF, Humhama, in Budgam. “The ceremony marked the induction of 674 recruits into the BSF as brave Seema Praharis in General Duty,” the spokesman said. Inspector General BSF, Frontier Kashmir Ashok Yadav, was the chief guest during the parade. He inspected the parade and appreciated the recruits' display of self-confidence, skill, and coordination. Yadav encouraged the recruits to serve the nation with courage and enthusiasm. The chief guest awarded medals to outstanding recruits and congratulated Commandant (CI), STC BSF Kashmir, and the instructional teams for their tireless efforts. Five trainees from each batch received trophies for exceptional performance, the spokesman said. The passing out parade was attended by senior officers from civil administration, the Army, Air Force, CRPF, SSB, J&K Police, BSF personnel, and their family members. “As the world's largest border security force, the BSF plays a vital role in safeguarding India's borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh. With its motto " Jeevan Paryant Kartavya” (Duty for Life), " the force has grown from 25 battalions in 1965 to 193 battalions with 270,000 personnel,” the spokesman said...////...