Poised with calmness and perfection, BSF troopers perform yoga in naxal affected area in Odisha

Malkangiri, June 17: Giving a befitting reply to the enemies at the border, the security forces have demonstrated their perseverance when it comes to eliminating internal enemies. Poised and calm as they look, the Border Security Force personnel on Sunday performed yoga in south Odisha’s Naxal-affected Malkangiri district.

Setting up a perfect example, the BSF personnel were seen doing different types of 'asanas' (body postures) as they gear up for the D-Day. India and countries around the globe will celebrate International Yoga Day on June 21. The concept of Yoga Day was formally promoted in India by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the first year of his tenure.

On Friday, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) troopers also performed yoga at an altitude of 18,000 feet in freezing Ladakh. The personnel were seen doing the 'Surya Namaskar' asana and breathing exercises.

Union Minister of State for Ministry of AYUSH Shripad Yesso Naik had announced 'Yoga for the heart' as the theme for this year's Yoga Day.