Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Inducts Two Mi-17 V5 Helicopters Into BSF

09 April, New Delhi

Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju today inducted two Mi-17 V5 Helicopters into the Border Security Force, BSF.

Speaking on the occasion, Rijiju said, the helicopters will increase the strength of BSF specially in borders and difficult areas like hinterland for anti-naxal operations.

The Russian made Mi- 17 V5 choppers will boost the flying capability of BSF that are deployed for a variety of Internal Security tasks in some of the most arduous and inhospitable conditions at numerous locations.

These are armed with the latest avionics and night flying capabilities which has been a long-time requirement for Border Security Force which is undertaking operations in Naxal violence affected zones.