Centre Removes BSF Chief and Deputy amid Security Concerns

In an unprecedented decision, on 2nd Aug 2024, the Centre has removed Border Security Force (BSF) Director General Nitin Agrawal and Special DG (West) YB Khurania, sending them back to their state cadres immediately.

The removal of BSF Director General Nitin Agrawal and Special DG YB Khurania was executed with immediate effect according to a government order.
Nitin Agrawal, a 1989-batch Kerala cadre officer, had been serving as the BSF chief since June last year.
YB Khurania, from the 1990 Odisha cadre, was overseeing the BSF operations along the Pakistan border.
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet issued separate orders for their "premature" repatriation.
Reports suggest the decision was influenced by constant infiltration issues from the International Border and complaints about lack of coordination.
The repatriation of these senior officers is seen as a strong message from the government to the BSF to improve performance.
The move comes amid heightened security concerns and recent attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, including an army camp assault in Rajouri.
The BSF, with around 2.65 lakh personnel, is crucial for securing the borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh.