BSF sub-inspector killed in firing across LoC in Rajouri

The incident came on a day when the force is celebrating it’s 56th Raising Day.

He was killed during a conspicuous act of bravery in not only retaliating to enemy fire, but also saved the lives of many of his colleagues, the spokesperson said.

Inspector General of BSF for Jammu frontiers, N S Jamwal said SI Guite was a “gallant and sincere border man”.

BSF Sub-Inspector Paotinsat Guite

The BSF retaliated strongly and effectively on Pakistan Army posts, the IG said, adding that the sacrifice of the Border man will not go in vain.

SI Guite will be cremated with full state honours in his native village, said a PRO for the BSF.

Guite is the fourth soldier to be killed in unprovoked ceasefire violations over the last week. Those killed include Subedar Swatantra Singh in Poonch and Naik Prem Bahadur Khatri and rifleman Sukhbir Singh both in Rajouri.