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Avtar Singh Shahi Biography

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Hometown: Bhiwani, Haryana
Marital Status: Married

Avtar Singh Shahi

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ProfessionInspector General (IG) of the Border Security Force (BSF) Frontier
Physical Stats
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Career
Awards• 2018: President’s Police Medal for Meritorious Service
• 2025: President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service
Personal Life
BirthplaceBhiwani, Haryana, India
NationalityIndian
HometownBhiwani, Haryana, India
ReligionSikhism
Relationships & More
Marital StatusMarried

Avtar Singh Shahi

Some Lesser Known Facts About Avtar Singh Shahi

  • In 1989, Avtar Singh Shahi joined the Border Security Force (BSF) Frontier as an Assistant Commandant.
  • During his postings at the sensitive border regions, he supervised anti-infiltration and counter-terrorism operations.
  • After that, Avtar Singh Shahi served as Inspector General (IG) of the Frontier Headquarters Special Ops BSF in Odisha, India.

    Avtar Singh Shahi during his stint as IG of the Frontier Headquarters Special Ops BSF in Odisha

    Avtar Singh Shahi during his stint as IG of the Frontier Headquarters Special Ops BSF in Odisha

  • During this period, he conducted tours of areas affected by Naxalism, such as Koraput and Malkangiri, to boost the morale of the army and plan operations.
  • On 8 October 2025, he was appointed as IG of the BSF Frontier Headquarters in Delhi.

    Avtar Singh Shahi during a conversation

    Avtar Singh Shahi during a conversation