Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Nov 9: The Border Security Force (BSF) on Monday paid rich tribute to a constable, who was killed in an encounter which ensued after alert jawans foiled an infiltration bid from Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) in Machil sector in north Kashmir district of Kupwara on Sunday.
An official said that Constable Sudip Sarkar, who lost his life during an operation to foil an infiltration bid in Machil sector on Sunday, was on Monday paid a befitting tribute by the BSF in a solemn ceremony at BSF headquarters at Humhama near Srinagar airport.
"Additional Director General (ADG), BSF, Surendra Panwar and all ranks paid homage to the jawan on behalf of a proud nation," he said.
He said that the mortal remains of the martyr would be flown for last rites to their native place, where he would be laid to rest with full honours.
Giving details of the operation, the ADG said that a BSF party was patrolling forward areas near the LoC at around 0100 hrs on Sunday. "The patrolling party, which included Constable Supid Sarkar, noticed three shadows. The jawans challenged the infiltrators, who opened fire," he said.
He said the jawans retaliated ensuing in an encounter. "A militant was at a distance of about 10 feet from Constable Sarkar, who was the point man of the patrolling party," he said, adding the Constable was injured in the militant attack.
The ADG said before attaining martyrdom, Sarkar fired back and killed one militant. "As it was dark, the other two militants managed to escape," he said, adding that the Army and other posts of BSF were informed immediately.
He said joint search operation was launched in the morning following which two militants were killed. "Three Army soldiers, including an officer, were also killed in the encounter," he said, adding the operation is going on to sanitize the area. |
