The BSF, which is often hailed as India’s ‘first line of defence’ has been tasked with wartime and peacetime roles. Though it is quite adept at its peacetime role, its wartime preparedness needs an overhaul. Comment.10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://thewire.in/security/bsf-indias-first-line-of-defence-is-not-equipped-face-an-enemy-military-attack#:~:text=BSF%2C%20India’s%20′First%20Line%20of%20Defence’%2C%20is%20Not,Face%20an%20Enemy%20Military%20Attack&text=While%20the%20BSF%20discharges%20its,face%20of%20a%20military%20assault. In the intro, briefly introduce the BSF. In the body, explain why BSF is not well prepared … Continue reading The BSF, which is often hailed as India’s ‘first line of defence’ has been tasked with wartime and peacetime roles. Though it is quite adept at its peacetime role, its wartime preparedness needs an overhaul. Comment.10 marks