News Brief
BSF Jawan Killed In Unprovoked Pakistani Firing Along International Border In J&K
Swarajya Staff
Nov 09, 2023, 11:44 AM | Updated 11:52 AM IST
Save & read from anywhere!
Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app.
A BSF personnel was killed in unprovoked firing by Pakistani Rangers along the international border in the Ramgarh sector of Sambha district in Jammu and Kashmir.
The incident occurred on the intervening night of 8-9 November, prompting a swift response from the Border Security Force troops stationed in the region.
This incident reportedly marks the first casualty in ceasefire violation in over 30 months.
"During night intervening 8/9 Nov 2023, Pakistan Rangers resorted to unprovoked firing in Ramgarh area which was befittingly responded to by BSF troops," the BSF said in a statement.
The BSF jawan suffered bullet injuries and was immediately rushed to a nearby medical facility for treatment.
#BREAKING: One BSF Jawan of India killed in Pakistan firing midnight between 8th and 9th November on International Border in J&K. First casualty in ceasefire violation in over 30 months.
— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) November 9, 2023
BSF Statement: Jai Hind.
On night intervening 8/9 Nov 2023, during the unprovoked firing⦠pic.twitter.com/wqlZAzE2L8
Ramgarh Community Health Centre Block Medical Officer (BMO) Dr Lakhwinder Singh one BSF jawan was injured in Pakistani firing and reported to the centre for treatment around 1 am, PTI reported.
He was later moved to the GMC Hospital in Jammu but succumbed to injuries during the course of treatment.
According to the media reports, the latest ceasefire violation by Pakistan is third such incident in 24 days by the Pakistani Rangers along the IB on the Jammu frontier and sixth overall violation since the two sides signed a ceasefire agreement on 25 February 2021.
Save & read from anywhere!
Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app.
Introducing ElectionsHQ + 50 Ground Reports Project
The 2024 elections might seem easy to guess, but there are some important questions that shouldn't be missed.
Do freebies still sway voters? Do people prioritise infrastructure when voting? How will Punjab vote?
The answers to these questions provide great insights into where we, as a country, are headed in the years to come.
Swarajya is starting a project with an aim to do 50 solid ground stories and a smart commentary service on WhatsApp, a one-of-a-kind. We'd love your support during this election season.
Click below to contribute.