A Border Security Force (BSF) officer, hailing from Manipur, was martyred in ceasefire violation by the Pakistan Army along the line of control in Rajouri district on Tuesday.
The officer identified as Sub Inspector Paotinsat Guite attained martyrdom while he was retaliating enemy fire in the forward area Tuesday morning.
In a statement BSF spokesman said, “Pakistan army resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation in the Rajouri sector in which one BSF officer attained martyrdom while retaliating enemy fire. His act of bravery saved lives of many of his colleagues, BSF spokesman said remembering his dedication towards his duty.
IG BSF Jammu, N S Jamwal while paying homage to the brave heart said, “Martyred Sub Inspector P Guite was a gallant and sincere borderman. The nation will always remain indebted to him for his supreme sacrifice and devotion to duty”.
He said, the Border Security Force has retaliated strongly and effectively on Pakistan Army posts. BSF salutes the braveheart on BSF Raising Day.