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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the introduction of the 'Seema Mitra' award from 2027 to recognise exceptional contributions by BSF, SSB, and state police personnel in securing the country's borders. The award will be given to personnel who have made significant contributions to border security. A selection committee will be formed to decide the awardees. The Chief Minister visited the border outpost to greet security personnel on the occasion of Diwali and Kali Puja. He also apologised to the BSF and CRPF personnel for derogatory remarks and behaviour by the previous State government.
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