Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)

The ITBP was formed in the wake of Chinese aggression in 1962 to police the Indo-Tibetan
border covering a vast expanse of 2115 Kms. The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Act, enacted by
the parliament in 1992, presently governs the force.

The main role of this Force is to:

• maintain vigil on northern borders, detect and prevent border violations, and promote a
sense of security among the local populace;
• check illegal immigration, trans-border smuggling and crimes;
• provide security to sensitive installations, banks and protected persons; and
• restore and preserve order in any area in the event of disturbance;

The ITBP man’s forward border posts at altitudes ranging from 9000 to 18000 feet. While the
primary role of the ITBP continues to be that of policing the Indo-Tibetan border, the force is
also deployed on internal security duties.