BSF personnel celebrate Holi at Khasa headquarters in Amritsar
Border Security Force personnel on Wednesday celebrated Holi at BSF headquarters in Khasa, Punjab.
The Khasa campus was drenched in colours and the BSF personnel were seen singing and dancing with their acquaintances.
«Today, all units of Amrtisar are here and we are joyfully celebrating Holi. All of us jawans have gathered here to celebrate the festival today,» said one of the officials.
In another event, the Border Security Force Jawans along with its Women's Wing, celebrated Holi at the International Border. The civilians also joined the celebration.
The Border Security force also organized a vibrant Holi Mela in Srinagar on Sunday. Decorated with colors, traditional music, and dance, the event created a joyful atmosphere for the BSF personnel.
Talking to ANI, a BSF woman personnel said, «We have come together here to celebrate Holi. We are away from home but still, this is like our own family only and we love celebrating Holi like this. But just because we are celebrating here that doesn't mean we are neglecting our duty.»
Earlier, on Sunday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh celebrated the festival of colours with soldiers in Leh.
Speaking to jawans and other senior defence personnel on the occasion, the Raksha Mantri said, «If Delhi is our national capital, Ladakh is a capital of bravery and valour. Visiting you all to celebrate Holi makes this one of the happiest moments for me. Siachen is no ordinary land. It is an unshakeable symbol of India's sovereignty and determination. It represents our national
