New BSF IG takes charge

Dinesh Kumar Upadhyaya reportedly took over the Command of Inspector General (IG) Border Security Force (BSF) Mizoram and Cachar Frontier at a formal charge-taking over ceremony held on May 19 at Masimpur, Silchar (Assam).

According to a BSF statement received here, Upadhyaya is a highly decorated 1984 batch Direct Entry Officer who is a recipient of President Police Medal for Distinguish Service and Police Medal for Meritorious Service.

The Officer is Post Graduate in Physics (Electronics) and had served in various important assignments both in Command and Staff Level.

He has also served at the Sector Headquarters and has a fair knowledge about the functioning and areas including difficulties being faced by the troops in remote and hostile terrain under the jurisdiction of the Frontier.

Speaking at the occasion, IG BSF Satish Budakoti, who is also the Mizoram & Cachar Frontier spokesperson highlighted that during his more than 30 years of service in the elite force, Dinesh Kumar Upadhyaya served in almost all the International borders, including fighting against militancy in the Kashmir valley.

The new incumbent had also served in the elite SPG during his service and was in the close protection team of Prime Minister of India.

The officer is well travelled within India and abroad and has got experience in dealing with high level delegations at various levels, a PRO BSF statement informed.

After taking over the charge of the Inspector General, Dinesh Kumar Upadhyaya emphasised on special attention towards maintaining cordial relationship with the counterpart Border Guard Bangladesh "BGB" and also to prevent infiltration, smuggling and Trans border crimes.

He has specifically directed troops under command to maintain good and cordial relations with civil population residing in border areas, added the release.

Source: http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=13..220514.may14