Ashwani Kumar Sharma Takes Charge as BSF IG Tripura
West Tripura (Tripura), December 17 – Ashwani Kumar Sharma, a senior officer of the Border Security Force (BSF), officially assumed the role of Inspector General (IG) for the Tripura Frontier on Monday.
Upon his arrival at the BSF Tripura Frontier Headquarters, Sharma was greeted warmly by fellow officers and accorded a ceremonial guard of honour. Sharing the update on X (formerly Twitter), BSF Tripura stated, “Ashwani Kumar Sharma, IG, BSF, on 16th December 2024, assumed the charge of Inspector General of BSF Tripura. He was given a guard of honour. He paid homage to martyrs, interacted with officers & reviewed the present security scenario across the Tripura border.”
Sharma is a seasoned officer of the 1987 batch and brings a wealth of experience to his new role. Before this posting, he served at the BSF Training Centre in Indore and has worked extensively in both the Eastern and Western Commands. His expertise spans counter-insurgency and anti-naxal operations. Additionally, Sharma has been on deputation with the National Security Guard (NSG) and the United Nations Mission. Notably, he is no stranger to Tripura, having worked in the region earlier during his career, according to an official release.
Later in the day, IG Sharma met with Shri Anurag, IPS, the Additional Director General of Police for Tripura, to discuss the security situation along the Tripura border. “Today, on December 16, 2024, Sh Ashwani Kumar Sharma, IG, BSF, Tripura Frontier, paid a courtesy visit to Shri Anurag, IPS, Additional Director General of Police Tripura & discussed the present security scenario across the Tripura Border,” BSF Tripura shared on X.
The BSF, often referred to as the world’s largest border guarding force with a strength of approximately 2.65 lakh personnel, holds a unique mandate. The force not only guards India’s borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh but also plays a critical role during wartime and peacetime. With its distinguished track record, the BSF continues to ensure peace and security along the nation’s borders.
Each year, the BSF celebrates its Raising Day on December 1, marking its significant contribution to the nation. Under the leadership of IG Ashwani Kumar Sharma, the Tripura Frontier is poised to maintain its commitment to safeguarding the region and addressing border security challenges effectively.
