New Delhi: The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced the appointment of Avtar Singh Shahi as the Inspector General (IG) of the Border Security Force’s (BSF) Frontier Headquarters in Delhi, marking a significant move in the force’s top leadership.
Over Three Decades of Distinguished Service
Shahi, a career officer of the BSF, began his service as an Assistant Commandant and has steadily risen through the ranks over the course of more than 30 years. His previous posting was as IG of Frontier Headquarters – Special Operations in Odisha, a role that saw him coordinate sensitive and high-stakes missions.
Known for his operational acumen, Shahi has led counter-infiltration and counter-terrorism operations in some of the most challenging regions of the country — from Kashmir to southern India. He has held multiple field commands in both border security and internal security roles.
Honoured with President’s Police Medals
In August 2025, Shahi was awarded the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service, one of India’s most prestigious policing honours. He had earlier been awarded the President’s Police Medal for Meritorious Service in 2018. Both recognitions reflect his dedication, discipline, and exceptional leadership in service of national security.
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His name featured in the official list of awardees released by the Ministry of Home Affairs, underlining the government’s recognition of his contribution to the force.
Critical Role at Delhi Frontier HQ
The Delhi Frontier Headquarters is a strategically important formation within the BSF, responsible for overseeing front-line deployments, ensuring operational coordination, and managing administrative decisions within its jurisdiction.
As IG (Frontier HQ), Shahi will now shoulder the responsibility of maintaining readiness, streamlining operations, and implementing key policy directives. His experience in both field operations and high-level strategic planning is expected to be vital in enhancing the BSF’s effectiveness in the region.
Centre Signals Confidence in Operational Leadership
Senior officials believe that Shahi’s posting underscores the Centre’s trust in his leadership, especially at a time when internal and border security require proactive oversight and seamless coordination between units.
He is expected to assume charge of his new responsibilities in the coming days.
