From the archive record
Ashok Leyland defense vehicles of the Indian Army take the highway to north Sikkim, in India, at the Indo-China border. Please note that we are NOT portraying either confidential troop or vehicle movements here nor filming this on any inner line or sensitive road. This was filmed along the main highway to central Sikkim, near Mangan. There are no restrictions on filming army movements here. The troops are proud to be shown at work in this beautiful corner of India. Besides, this is archival footage from many years back! The Border Security Force (BSF) is responsible for guarding India's land borders during peacetime and prevent trans-border crimes. BSF has an extensive intelligence network to support these missions. India- China borders remain rather quiet without any serious military inci