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Rajasthan: BSF starts operation 'Garam Hawa' to step up border vigil

PTI
Published : May 17, 2017, 1:43 pm IST
Updated : May 17, 2017, 1:43 pm IST

The op is being conducted as infiltration chances increase across border during intense heatwave conditions, BSF DIG Ravi Gandhi said.

The main aim is to reinforce and strengthen the BSF's vigil along the border during the summer. (Representational Image)
 The main aim is to reinforce and strengthen the BSF's vigil along the border during the summer. (Representational Image)

Jaisalmer: The BSF has started operation 'Garam Hawa' in the western sector in Rajasthan, under which vigil along the international border with Pakistan has been stepped up.

The operation, which started on Monday, will continue till May 23.

The operation is being conducted as chances of infiltration across the border increase during intense heatwave conditions, BSF DIG Ravi Gandhi said.

He said the main aim is to reinforce and strengthen the BSF's vigil along the border during the summer.

Tags: border security force (bsf), infiltration, operation 'garam hawa', heatwave conditions
Location: India, Rajasthan, Jaipur