The Indo-Tibetan Border Police

ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police) Jawans march during the 2002 Republic Day parade. Raised in 1962 to protect high-altitude border areas, the ITBP is primarily a para-military unit and its roles include guarding border areas adjoining Tibet - Karakoram Pass (Ladakh) to Lipulekh Pass (Nepal-Tibet Border). They are also used for internal security duties, as and when required. The ITBP consists of 29 battalions (four specialist battalions), with over 30,000 personnel.