
SSB played key role in securing borders and combating Naxalism: Amit Shah
New Indian ExpressSILIGURI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday lauded the Sashastra Seema Bal for its pivotal role in securing the country's borders with friendly nations such as Nepal and Bhutan and its contribution to combating Naxalism in Bihar and Jharkhand. Addressing the 61st Raising Day celebrations of the SSB in West Bengal's Siliguri, Shah said, "The Sashastra Seema Bal has played a key role in securing our borders with friendly nations such as Nepal and Bhutan. Referring to the SSB's efforts in tackling left-wing extremism, the Home Minister noted, "The SSB has played an important role in ending the menace of Naxalism in Bihar and Jharkhand. The soldiers of the SSB have done a wonderful job in prioritising national interests and preventing illegal activities," he said.
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