Jammu: A sub-inspector of the Border Security Force (BSF) was killed Tuesday in a ceasefire violation by the Pakistan army. This happened along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The BSF sub-inspector was killed on a day when the organisation was celebrating its ‘Rising Day’ programme.
In November, 15 people, including nine security personnel, have been killed in multiple ceasefire violations by Pakistani troops in various sectors in the Union Territory.
“The Pakistan army resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation in Rajouri sector on the LoC again. In the firing BSF sub-Inspector Paotinsat Guite who was deployed at Forward Defence Location attained martyrdom. He displayed conspicuous act of bravery in not only retaliating to the enemy fire but also saved many of his colleagues’ lives,” a statement issued by the BSF said. It said the border man had displayed highest degree of dedication and devotion, and laid down his life in the line of duty. The incident took place at Tarkundi area of Mendhar in Poonch district.
Inspector General of BSF, Jammu frontier, NS Jamwal paid rich tributes to the deceased. Jamwal said the sub-inspector was a gallant and sincere border man.
“The nation will always remain indebted to him for his supreme sacrifice and devotion to duty,” the statement said. It adding, “The death of the border man will not go in vain.” It said the BSF has retaliated strongly and effectively on Pakistan army posts.
The mortal remains of the deceased would be sent by air to Maphoukuki village in Imphal. His his last rites will be performed there with full state honours, the statement informed. “The BSF stands in solidarity with the bereaved family,””it added.
Eleven people, including four Army personnel and a BSF officer, were killed November 13 in different ceasefire violations in north Kashmir. Four Army personnel were also killed in firing by Pakistani troops in different sectors along the LoC in the twin districts of Poonch and Rajouri.
According to sources, the Pakistani army also suffered numerous casualties in the ‘strong and effective’ retaliation by the Indian troops as several of their posts were also destroyed.
Meanwhile, officials said Pakistani Rangers continued unprovoked firing in Karol Krishna, Gurnam and Pansar border outposts along the International Border (IB) in Hiranagar sector of Kathua district, prompting befitting retaliation by the BSF.
The firing from across the border started around 9.35pm Monday and continued till 4.40am Tuesday, they said. They added there was no report of any casualty or damage on Indian side.
According to the officials, over 4,100 ceasefire violations by Pakistan were reported along the IB and LoC this year, which is highest in the past decade.
