From the archive record
The BSF Camel Contingent crosses Rajpath during the Republic Day Parade in Delhi. Modern day BSF or Border Security Force still rides on camel back : lest the old traditions die! The Camel Band is a creative and innovative way of presenting martial music and has gone through various stages of evolution, more particularly since 1986. Successive band masters of the Camel Band have contributed to the growth and development of this unit and they are remembered with pride, admiration and with a sense of satisfaction, that is perhaps exclusive to martial force like the BSF. Camel musical rides of the camel acrobatic shows of the BSF are very popular and eagerly awaited events in places where such shows are organized. Besides the Republic Day Parade and the BSF Raising Day Event, camel contingent