Sat May 31 04:22:31 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, awarded Border Security Force (BSF) Assistant Commandant Neha Bhandari the Commendation Disc for her exceptional courage and operational proficiency during Operation Sindoor in the Jammu frontier. Bhandari commanded a border outpost and led her troops in silencing three hostile Pakistani posts. General Dwivedi also reviewed operational preparedness in the region and commended the troops’ performance in Operation Sindoor. Bhandari, a third-generation officer, expressed pride in her role along the International Border.

**News Article:**

**BSF Officer Honored for Bravery in Jammu Frontier**

**Jammu, May 31, 2025** – Assistant Commandant Neha Bhandari of the Border Security Force (BSF) Jammu was awarded the Commendation Disc by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Friday for her exceptional courage and operational proficiency during Operation Sindoor.

Commanding a forward-deployed BSF company, Bhandari led her troops to successfully silence three hostile Pakistani posts across the zero line along the International Border. Her actions were instrumental in maintaining stability in the volatile region.

General Dwivedi praised Bhandari’s leadership and the outstanding performance of her troops. “Her gallantry and strategic command under challenging conditions are a testament to the dedication and bravery of our armed forces,” the COAS stated. He also reviewed operational preparedness in the Paragwal Sector and commended troops for their outstanding performance in OPERATION SINDOOR . He stressed the importance of staying agile and vigilant in response to any threats.

Bhandari, a third-generation officer from Uttarakhand, expressed her pride in serving along the International Border. “I feel proud to be manning a post along the International Border with my troops,” she said. Her grandfather served in the Indian Army, and both her parents are from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). She commanded a border outpost in the Pargwal forward area of Akhnoor sector in Jammu district during Operation Sindoor.
Six women constables held gun positions at a forward border post, with their josh rising with every bullet they fired at the enemy positions across the IB in the Samba, R S Pura and Akhnoor sectors.

The recognition of Assistant Commandant Bhandari highlights the crucial role played by women in the Indian security forces and their unwavering commitment to defending the nation’s borders.

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