Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted that the country will be free from naxalism in the next three years. Mr. Shah said this at the 60th Raising Day of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) at Tezpur in Assam today. The Home Minister appreciated the role of SSB along with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Border Security Force (BSF) in reducing the naxal effect in the country.
Mr . Shah mentioned that the SSB is not only guarding the international borders but also playing a very important role in preserving the culture and heritage of the bordering areas of the country. He added that along with border defence, SSB also ensured the participation of the local people in its efforts. He lauded the role played by the SSB personnel in recovering drugs and arms in border areas.
