The 172nd Battalion of BSF Meghalaya distributed sports equipment to villagers in Kuliang and Huroi, located along the Indo- Bangladesh border in East Jaintia Hills, the BSF Meghalaya said in a press release. In a post on X, BSF Meghalaya stated, “On February 5, 2025, the 172 Bn #BSFMeghalaya organized Civic Action Programmes at Kulyaing and Huroi in the border areas and distributed essential items to students. The BSF remains committed to community welfare and education.”
The Civic Action Programmes were organised at Borsara Playground, East Jaintia Hills district, on Wednesday as part of efforts to ensure the well- being of people living along the Indo-Bangladesh border. During the programme, the BSF distributed sports items to the villagers of the bordering villages of Kuliang, Borsara, Laijouri, Baskona, Huroi, and Hangaria.
More than 300 local villagers from nearby border areas benefited from the civic action programme. As part of theprogramme, footballs,volleyballs, skipping ropes, cricket kits, nets, inverters, batteries, sports shoes, solar street lights, etc., valued at more than Rs 3.5 lakhs, were distributed to the students of different schools in bordering areas and needy villagers.
