Govt sanctions 9,000 assault rifles to Sashastra Seema Bal
The government has sanctioned over 9,000 assault rifles, 34 armoured vehicles and more than 760 patrolling bikes to Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) which is tasked to secure the country’s frontiers with Nepal and Bhutan. “Among the sanctions received include procurement of 12 bullet proof vehicles, 15 light armoured troop carriers, seven mine protected vehicles,” said the SSB officials.