In a big boost to the operational efficiency of Sashashtra Seema Bal (SSB), the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved the creation of 650 combatised posts for intelligence setup for the force. Given that SSB has been mandated to guard the unfenced borders that infested with ISI activist, Maoists, smugglers of arms/ammunition, MHA approved a proposal sent by SSB for setting up intelligence set up to strengthen the efficiency and operational mandate of the paramilitary force.
"The MHA has accordingly sanctioned 650 posts in various ranks from BN to FHQ, which will certainly improve the security structure on the border and other deployments in internal security and in LWE areas," a senior official said.
Acting swiftly, SSB DG Archana Ramasundram has directed the officials concerned for early implementation of approved intelligence setup. The SSB DG also expressed confidence that this much-needed wing would result in improvement of SSB's performance in the times to come.
The areas under SSB jurisdiction comprises densely populated foothills and plains, thick jungles, underdeveloped regions and inhospitable terrains.