“It's not that we were not affected by what was happening in the state. But when our boys see some amongst them missing, they surely feel sad and hurt,” Prasad said.
Chauhan says they will do everything from ensuring quick leaves for these troops to stress counselling, so that they get cheerful very soon.
Director General Chadha said once all the ITBP men who lost their lives are identified, their bodies will be sent to their respective home towns for cremation with full honours.
The mood at the 8th battalion unit of the force has become sombre and people can be seen talking about those who have gone from amongst them.
