Police Worked Shoulder to Shoulder With Security Forces During Operation Sindoor: BSF DG
Hyderabad: Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF), Daljit Singh Chawdhary, on Friday lauded the exemplary coordination among the police, armed forces, and central armed police forces during ‘Operation Sindoor’, calling it a testament to India’s collective security strength.
Addressing the passing-out parade of the 77th (Regular Recruits) batch of Indian Police Service (IPS) probationers at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA) in Hyderabad, Chawdhary said, “In moments of great national challenge, the police do not stand alone. We witnessed this during ‘Operation Sindoor’, where police worked shoulder to shoulder with other security forces.”
He emphasized that the nation’s security is a shared responsibility, not the task of a single institution. “In such moments, IPS officers act as a bridge between the strength of the state and the trust of the people, ensuring democracy endures even in its toughest tests,” he added.
Highlighting the diverse responsibilities of the IPS, the BSF DG said officers play a crucial role in combating terrorism, crime, narcotics, and smuggling, while also protecting biodiversity and enforcing socio-economic laws. Above all, he urged them to maintain the highest standards of integrity and respect for human rights.
“You are entering the service at a time of transformative change,” he told the new officers. “While terrorism, Left-Wing Extremism, and separatism continue to pose threats, newer challenges such as cybercrime, financial fraud, radicalisation, and information warfare are emerging.”
Calling IPS officers “guardians of democracy,” Chawdhary urged them to lead with courage, compassion, and justice—treating both the weak and powerful without bias.
He said the future of policing must be “smart, strict and sensitive; modern and mobile; alert and accountable; reliable and responsive; techno-savvy and well-trained,” and stressed that leadership by example would define the service.
While technology would act as a force multiplier, Chawdhary cautioned that trust cannot be built by technology alone. “Trust is earned through compassion, accessibility, and a readiness to listen,” he said, adding that the functioning of a police station—being the citizen’s first point of contact—would reflect the true leadership and credibility of the service.
