CISF Takes Charge of Beas Satluj Link Project Security
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has deployed 235 personnel to secure the Beas Satluj Link Project in Himachal Pradesh. The project is crucial for irrigation, flood control, and power generation. An induction ceremony took place in Sunder Nagar, involving CISF officials and the Bhakra Beas Management Board.
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The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) took charge of the Beas Satluj Link Project's security in Himachal Pradesh this Sunday, deploying 235 personnel, the paramilitary force reported.
An official induction ceremony was held at Sunder Nagar in Mandi district, attended by representatives from the CISF and the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB).
The project, a critical water management initiative in northern India, is vital for irrigation, flood control, and power generation, serving millions of people. Given its importance, it faces threats from anti-national elements, necessitating a robust security arrangement. Previously, local police guarded the facility.
(With inputs from agencies.)