The Border Security Force (BSF) organised a day-long fair in Siliguri where the troopers focused on creating awareness among civilians.
They displayed weapons and informed people about its role in country's security in a day long fair.
BSF Inspector General (IG), SK Sood, said that the paramilitary force was raised in 1965 and it would complete 50 years in 2015.
"This fair is held to create awareness about Border Security Force and its role among the residents. Besides securing borders, we are informing them about other roles played by the BSF," said Sood.
Various weapons, equipments used for communication and uniforms were also on display. Counselling stalls were also placed to give out information on recruitment and selection.
"People think of becoming doctors and engineers as a career option but after I attended this fair, I realised that we can choose BSF as a career option too," said a student, Pujan Agarwal.
The BSF is largest border guarding force of India which was established on December 1, 1965. Its first chief was K F Rustamji.
