Indo-Tibetan Border Police

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• A border patrol organization of India deployed along its borders with Tibet Autonomous Region.
• It is one of the seven Central Armed Police Forces.
• Established in 1962 in the aftermath of the Sino-Indian War of 1962
• Under Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force Act, 1992.
• The ITBP is trained in the Civil Medical Camp, disaster management, and nuclear, biological and chemical disasters. 
• Functions
  • Vigil on the northern borders, detection and prevention of border violations, and promotion of the sense of security among the local populace.
  • Check illegal immigration and trans-border smuggling.
  • Provide security to sensitive installations and threatened VIPs.
  • Restore and preserve order in any area in the event of a disturbance.
  • To maintain peace.