Agencies:

Jawan killed in Ceasefire violation by Pak in J&K's Poonch

Jammu
December 2, 2020

A Sub-Inspector of the Border Security Force (BSF) was killed in the line of duty on Tuesday in a ceasefire violation by the Pakistan army along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.
In November, 15 people including 9 security personnel were killed in multiple ceasefire violations by Pakistani troops in various sectors in the Union Territory.

The latest casualty took place on a day when the BSF is celebrating 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.