New Delhi, Oct. 24 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lauded the exceptional courage, determination and selfless service of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel, popularly known as Himveers, as he extended greetings to the force on its Raising Day, paying tribute to their contribution to safeguarding the nation's security.

In a message posted on the social media platform X, Modi said the ITBP personnel had distinguished themselves through their exceptional valour and had consistently risen to every challenge with remarkable determination. "Their selfless service and sacrifices are a source of immense inspiration to the nation," he said.

The ITBP was raised on October 24, 1962, in the aftermath of the India-China war, t...