Indian Leaders Honor Indo-Tibetan Border Police 65th Raising Day

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha extended greetings to the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) on October 24, 2026, to mark the force's 65th Raising Day. The anniversary was celebrated with parades, cultural programs, and tributes to martyrs at the ITBP headquarters in New Delhi and other formations.

Shah praised the tenacity of the force's personnel, known as Himveers, in withstanding harsh climates, stating it symbolises India's "steely resolve for security." Om Birla commended the soldiers for setting an exemplary standard of courage and dedication while safeguarding inaccessible Himalayan regions. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha highlighted the professionalism of the personnel in maintaining vigilance along sensitive border stretches and high-altitude areas despite difficult terrain.

Established on October 24, 1962, following the India-China war, the ITBP is a Central Armed Police Force responsible for guarding 3,488 km of the Line of Actual Control. Its operational area spans Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh.