CAPFs direct units to take care of families of slain troops, retd personnel during COVID-19 lockdown

The Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) have directed their field units to ensure that families of personnel killed in action, specially-abled and retired officials should be taken care of during the lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19, officials said.

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has publicised a mobile helpline no 9560070212 for all such personnel.

"I believe that ITBP way of life has helped you become a fighter under any circumstance and a helper of society at large. Your commitment to the nation has been unparalleled.

"...during this world-wide pandemic if you and your family need any type of help, you may call the nearest ITBP unit or formation," ITBP Director General (DG) S S Deswal said in an official message sent to veterans of the force.

Deswal is also holding the additional charge of the Border Security Force (BSF) DG and has issued a similar message.

"I would like to assure all of you that in case of any requirement, BSF is always more than willing to extend