J&K: BSF jawan Gurnam Singh, injured in cross-border firing by Pakistan, dies

PTI | Updated: Oct 23, 2016, 07:23 AM IST

A File Photo of Injured BSF Constable Gurnam Singh who got injured in a sniper fire attack by Pakistani Rangers near the international border in Hiranagar Jammu.

BSF jawan Gurnam Singh succumbs to his injuries

BSF jawan Gurnam Singh, who was injured in yesterday's attack by Pakistani forces at the international border in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, succumbed to his injuries on Saturday night.

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26-year-old Singh, who was undergoing treatment at the Government Medical College and Hospital, died at around 11.45 PM, police said.

He was injured yesterday when Pakistani snipers targeted him as he was instrumental in foiling a major infiltration bid along the international border in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Seven personnel of Pakistani Rangers, the border force of Pakistan, and a terrorist were killed when BSF retaliated against a ceasefire violation in which Gurnam was injured.