Avtar Singh Shahi Biography
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Hometown: Bhiwani, Haryana
Marital Status: Married
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Profession | Inspector General (IG) of the Border Security Force (BSF) Frontier |
| Physical Stats | |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Awards | • 2018: President’s Police Medal for Meritorious Service • 2025: President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service |
| Personal Life | |
| Birthplace | Bhiwani, Haryana, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Bhiwani, Haryana, India |
| Religion | Sikhism |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
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.
- 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.












