Commander-level meet held by BSF, Pakistan Rangers

JAMMU: The Border Security Force (BSF) and Pak Rangers had a sector commander level flag meeting at the zero line near Octroi border outpost in Suchetgarh area of RS Pura sector in Jammu district on Monday.

“The BSF and Pak Rangers sector commander level meeting was held on Monday opposite Octroi border outpost. The meeting was held in a congenial atmosphere with prime focus to solve petty matters and to maintain peace and tranquillity on the border,” a BSF spokesman said.

The last sector commander level flag meeting between BSF and Rangers was held at the same place on June 22.

He further said, “Today’s meeting is likely to bring hassle free environment, particularly for border area farmers on both sides. Commanders on both sides agreed to keep talks on at every level to develop confidence between the two border guarding forces.”

The meeting that started at 10.40am concluded at 11.45am.

The Indian delegation was led by DIG PS Dhiman and Pakistani delegation having eight officers was led by Brig Mohammad Amjad, sector commander of Chenab Rangers, Sialkot.

It may be recalled here that amid rising hostilities between the two countries, the annual Chamliyal Mela in Ramgarh sub sector of Samba sector in June this year had to be cancelled.