Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand): As China is continuously taking a stand for a tough face-off with India, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel have intensified their training at 10,000 to 17,000 feet altitude to deal with the upcoming possible challenges over border security. In the latest development, an Indian Army officer and two soldiers were killed in Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh on Monday night during a violent standoff with the Chinese troops.
To deal with the escalating tension, ITBP's Himvirs, who protect the nation from Chinese incursions, have completely prepared themselves by focusing on vigilance. The seventh battalion of the ITBP is stationed on the Indo-China border from Gunji to Lipu Pass and Jolingkong.
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At 10,000 to 17,000 feet altitude, Himvirs, including male and female jawans, are engaged in round-the-clock surveillance of Indian borders. They are even undergoing hard training in odd geographical conditions to face war-like situations
Following the tough climatic and topographical conditions of the Himalayan region, the Indo-China border remains completely under snow for about 6 months each year.
Amidst the chilling winter, dangerous glaciers and invisible nature hazards at a temperature below -45 degrees, ITBP personnel spend a large part of their service period here.
Apart from border security, the Himvirs also need to face the challenges of low oxygen, maximum altitude and tough weather conditions to survive.
The Seventh Battalion of the ITBP posted at Lipulekh Border, besides taking care of the border, also assist devotees during the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.
ITBP personnel periodically campaigns for the rescue of stranded climbers in higher Himalayan areas. In addition to this, they also provide health and other necessary facilities to the citizens residing at the border known as the Second Defense.
