The ITBP, which is a specialized mountain force, is deployed on border guarding duties from Karakoram Pass in Ladakh to Jachep La in Arunachal Pradesh covering 3488 km of the Indo-China Border.
Recently, Indian Army had thwarted China's plans to take control of strategic heights under Indian territory and had occupied crucial points around Pangong Tso.
India is yet to respond to the request from the Chinese. There are military level talks going on in Chushul near the LAC between Indian and Chinese personnel.
The Special Frontier Force had outlived its purpose and had since ensured the success of Operation Bluestar, Operation Meghdoot, Operation Vijay, and Operation Eagle.
Referring to the army dog unit as 'The Silent Warriors', PM Modi emphasised on the significance of the canines in Disaster management and rescue operations.