Avtar Singh Shahi Age, Wiki and Bio

Avtar Singh Shahi

Quick Info

ProfessionInspector General of Border Security Force
NationalityIndian
BirthplaceBhiwani, Haryana, India

Bio/Wiki

ProfessionInspector General of the Border Security Force (BSF) Frontier

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

HometownBhiwani, Haryana, India
ReligionSikhism

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Career

Overview
  • Joined the Border Security Force (BSF) Frontier as an Assistant Commandant in 1989.
  • Supervised anti-infiltration and counter-terrorism operations during postings at sensitive border regions.
  • Served as Inspector General (IG) of the Frontier Headquarters Special Ops BSF in Odisha, conducting tours of Naxalism-affected areas.
Recent AppointmentAppointed as IG of the BSF Frontier Headquarters in Delhi on 8 October 2025.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Avtar Singh Shahi began his career in the BSF as an Assistant Commandant in 1989.
He played a significant role in supervising operations to counter infiltration and terrorism.
His tenure as IG in Odisha involved motivating troops and strategizing operations in sensitive regions.