Avtar Singh Shahi

Inspector General of Border Security Force

Indian Bhiwani, Haryana, India

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ProfessionInspector General of Border Security Force
NationalityIndian
BirthplaceBhiwani, Haryana, India

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Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

ReligionSikhism

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Career

Overview
  • Joined the Border Security Force (BSF) Frontier as an Assistant Commandant in 1989.
  • Supervised anti-infiltration and counter-terrorism operations during postings at sensitive border regions.
  • Served as Inspector General (IG) of the Frontier Headquarters Special Ops BSF in Odisha, conducting tours of Naxalism-affected areas.
Recent AppointmentAppointed as IG of the BSF Frontier Headquarters in Delhi on 8 October 2025.
Awards
  • 2018: President’s Police Medal for Meritorious Service
  • August 2025: President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Avtar Singh Shahi began his career in the BSF as an Assistant Commandant in 1989.
2. He played a significant role in supervising operations to counter infiltration and terrorism.
3. His tenure as IG in Odisha involved motivating troops and strategizing operations in sensitive regions.
4. He has served across India, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, in varied operational environments.
5. He has over three decades of service in the BSF.
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