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Exclusive pictures of MI-17 V5 Helicopters
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The military choppers, embossed with the BSF logo and name, were given a tri-colour water jet salute as soon as they landed at the tarmac. (Source: Express photo by Renuka Puri)
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'Mi' helicopters armed with latest avionics to fly in deep jungles and conduct night sorties, were inducted into the elite air wing of BSF. (Source: Express photo by Renuka Puri)
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Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju inducted the two 'birds' into the BSF fleet at a ceremony held at Safdarjung airport on Thursday. (Source: Express photo by Renuka Puri)
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"These two helicopters are very very modern and one of the finest helicopters in the world," said Kiren Rijiju. (Source: Express photo by Renuka Puri)
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Rijiju said it was not immediately decided as to which operational theatre in the country these choppers will be dedicated. (Source: Express photo by Renuka Puri)
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The choppers will be used to bolster anti-Naxal operations and various other tasks conducted by central paramilitary forces in both border areas and the hinterland. (Source: Express photo by Renuka Puri)
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The Russian-made choppers are an upgraded version of the existing 'Mi-17' choppers operated by IAF and BSF in India. (Source: Express photo by Renuka Puri)