ITBP rushes to operationalise new Commands

Chandigarh, June 4

Amid the continuing standoff with China, the ITBP has rushed to operationalise the newly sanctioned Commands at Chandigarh and Guwahati that will control all ITBP formations in the western and eastern theatres, respectively.

An officer of the rank of IG from the headquarters in New Delhi has been transferred to Chandigarh with immediate effect “in public interest” to head the force’s Western Command. He will officiate as ADG till the posting of a regular officer here, as per the orders issued by ITBP Director General SS Deswal.This would be in addition to his present duties at New Delhi. — TNS