The Border Security Force (BSF) has unveiled a statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at its Sector Headquarters in Pantha Chowk, Srinagar. The statue was inaugurated by BSF Inspector General Kashmir, Ashok Yadav. This event is part of a broader effort by security forces to honor national figures and promote unity in the region. In 2024, BSF Kashmir also celebrated National Unity Day, which commemorates Sardar Patel's birth anniversary, by honoring his vision of a united nation. The ceremony was a tribute to Sardar Patel, known as the "Iron Man of India" for his role in unifying the country. The statue was unveiled at the BSF's camp in Pantha Chowk, on the outskirts of Srinagar. BSF Inspector General of the Kashmir Frontier, Ashok Yadav, unveiled the statue. The event coincided with the commemoration of the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Patel. During the ceremony, IG BSF Ashok Yadav provided updates on the security landscape in the region. Yadav stated that infiltration attempts along the Line of Control (LoC) have been significantly lower this year compared to previous years. He noted that while there are intelligence reports about terrorist launch pads, and BSF and Army has successfully thwarted all infiltration attempts. Yadav credited the success to heightened vigilance and advanced surveillance systems and strong presence on the ground. The unveiling is part of a larger, ongoing effort in the Kashmir valley to honor Sardar Patel and promote national unity.