India's border security forces face mounting staffing gaps along the Arunachal Pradesh frontier as troops from both nations remain deployed amid continuing tensions.
India's border security forces are facing more than 37,000 vacancies across the ITBP, BSF and Assam Rifles. The shortfall persists while Indian and Chinese troops remain deployed along the Arunachal Pradesh border amid continuing tensions.
The gaps have raised concerns about whether the forces can respond effectively to security challenges in the region. Experts cited in the report urged authorities to speed up recruitment and improve personnel management to maintain operational readiness.
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