Second BSF Trooper Succumbs to Injuries Following Pakistani Shelling in Jammu
A second Border Security Force (BSF) trooper died from injuries sustained during cross-border shelling initiated by Pakistani forces in Jammu’s R S Pura sector, a day after an initial incident left multiple personnel injured.
Who was the BSF trooper martyred in the recent Pakistani shelling?
Constable Deepak Chimngakham of the BSF’s 7th Battalion succumbed to fatal injuries on May 11, 2025. He was critically wounded during Pakistani cross-border shelling on May 10 along the International Boundary in the R S Pura area of Jammu district.
How many BSF personnel were injured in the cross-border shelling?
Eight personnel of the BSF’s 7th Battalion were injured in the shelling initiated by Pakistani forces on May 10. Of these, two have now succumbed to their injuries. Earlier, Sub-Inspector Mohammed Imteyaz had passed away due to the severity of his wounds.
How did the Border Security Force respond to the troopers’ martyrdom?
The BSF held a wreath-laying ceremony with full military honours for Sub-Inspector Mohammed Imteyaz at its frontier headquarters in Jammu’s Paloura on Sunday. His last rites will be conducted in his native village of Narayanpur in Bihar’s Saran district on Monday.
A similar ceremonial tribute will be held for Constable Deepak Chimngakham at the same BSF frontier headquarters on Monday.
What was the context of this recent escalation in firing between India and Pakistan?
The cross-border shelling from Pakistan occurred following India’s launch of “Operation Sindoor” on May 7, 2025. This operation was initiated as a direct response to the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 civilian lives.
Under Operation Sindoor, India conducted precision strikes destroying nine identified terrorist infrastructures within Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). All subsequent responses by Indian forces to Pakistani provocations have been part of this ongoing military operation.
Has there been any recent agreement to halt hostilities?
Yes. India and Pakistan reached a mutual agreement on May 10 to cease all military actions—covering land, air, and sea—after four days of intensive cross-border strikes and counterstrikes. Despite the agreement, Pakistan violated the ceasefire shortly thereafter, leading to further casualties, including the latest martyrdom of Constable Chimngakham.
What official statement has the BSF issued regarding the latest casualty?
The BSF officially confirmed Constable Chimngakham’s martyrdom via social media, with the Director General of BSF and all ranks extending their condolences to his bereaved family.
