CAPFs direct units to take care of families of slain troops, retd personnel during COVID-19 lockdown

The Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) have directed their field units to ensure that families of personnel killed in action, specially-abled and retired officials should be taken care of during the lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19, officials said.

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has publicised a mobile helpline no 9560070212 for all such personnel.

"I believe that ITBP way of life has helped you become a fighter under any circumstance and a helper of society at large. Your commitment to the nation has been unparalleled.

"...during this world-wide pandemic if you and your family need any type of help, you may call the nearest ITBP unit or formation," ITBP Director General (DG) S S Deswal said in an official message sent to veterans of the force.

Deswal is also holding the additional charge of the Border Security Force (BSF) DG and has issued a similar message.

"I would like to assure all of you that in case of any requirement, BSF is always more than willing to extend the helping hand for which you can contact any of the nearest BSF establishments."