Jammu, March 10 Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday congratulated the personnel of the Central Industrial Security Force on its raising day, stating that the nation is proud of their service and sacrifices.
In a post on X, Sinha lauded the bravery and dedication of CISF personnel, acknowledging their role in protecting the country's critical infrastructure.
"Greetings to all CISF personnel and their families on CISF Raising Day. The CISF's unwavering commitment to securing our nation's critical infrastructure is truly commendable," the Lieutenant Governor wrote.
"The nation is proud of your service and sacrifices. I salute your bravery and steadfast dedication to duty," he added.
The CISF was formed under a parliamentary Act in 1968 and has since evolved into a multi-faceted Central Armed Police Force.
Starting with just 3,129 personnel, it has grown into a formidable force with over 2.20 lakh personnel deployed across the country.