BSF hosts Diwali ‘Mela’ in Mawpat

Shillong: BSF Meghalaya on Sunday celebrated Diwali by organizing a grand ‘Mela’ (fair) at their Mawpat campus.“The event was inaugurated by Simran Kaur Dhillon, president of BSF Wives’ Welfare Association (BWWA) of frontier HQ, Meghalaya, who welcomed everyone to an evening filled with festivities and celebration,” a statement from a BSF spokesperson read.“BSF personnel and their families joined in with immense zeal, participating in various games, enjoying food stalls and watching cultural programs, showcasing traditional performances. The ‘Mela’ was designed to bring together the ‘Seema Praharies’, their families and children during the festive season,” the statement said.“Adding to the festive spirit, the fair featured an array of ethnic food stalls, games and a variety of entertainment activities. The highlight of the evening were the performances by the BSF jazz and brass bands, whose music captivated the audience. Additionally, the ever-popular tug-of-war event was a crowd favourite, creating a lively atmosphere as everyone cheered on the participants,” the statement further read.Meanwhile, the BSF on Friday thwarted a major cross-border smuggling attempt, seizing 12 cartons of ointment cream worth over Rs 12 lakh. “Acting on specific information, troops of the 4th Battalion the BSF conducted a special operation near the international border during which they managed to seize cosmetics, concealed in a jungle area, intended for smuggling into Bangladesh,” a BSF statement read, adding that the seized items were handed over to the customs office at Pynursla for necessary action.We also published the following articles recently