Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 1: A Sub Inspector of the Border Security Force (BSF) was martyred this morning in a ceasefire violation by the Pakistan army along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district. The BSF jawan attained martyrdom on the day the Force celebrated its Raising Day.
“The Pakistan army resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation in Rajouri sector on the LoC again, in which BSF Sub-Inspector Paotinsat Guite who was deployed at Forward Defence Location attained martyrdom while displaying 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, N S Jamwal paid rich tributes to the Sub-Inspector and said he 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, adding that “the death of the border man will not go in vain”.
It said the BSF has retaliated strongly and effectively on Pakistan army posts.
Meanwhile, the mortal remains of the martyr BSF jawan would be sent by air to Maphoukuki village in Imphal, where his last rites will be performed with full state honours, the BSF statement said.
“The BSF stands in solidarity with the bereaved family,” it added.
There were reports that Pakistan army has suffered heavy casualties and infrastructural damages in retaliatory action by the Indian troops along LoC in twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch. Pakistan army has been trying to push trained militants into the Indian territory under the cover of ceasefire violations.
Reports said during past fortnight, at least 13 Pakistan army personnel have been killed and nine others injured across LoC in Poonch and Rajouri districts. Several posts, bunkers and some terror launch pads of the Pakistan army have been destroyed in the retaliatory action by the Indian troops.
Meanwhile, the 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 9.35 pm on Monday and continued till 4.40 am on Tuesday, they said, adding 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.
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