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The body of a missing Border Security Force (BSF) soldier was recovered on Tuesday from the Pakistan side near the Line of Control (LoC)by Pakistan Rangers. BSF Sub-Inspector Paritosh Mandal has been missing since September 28 from Aik Nallah area near the International Boundary while onoperational patrolling duty. He had drowned in the swelling of Aik Nallah while negotiating the Nallah following some input.

A joint search operation was carried out by the BSF andState Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) teams for the last three days. PakistanRangers and Indian villagers also came forward to assist BSF to locate him. AikNallah flows from India to Pakistan and during rains, water level increasesconsiderably leading to flash floods.

On Tuesday morning, all hopes of his survival ended whencounterpart informed the BSF about the recovery of his body deep inside theterritory of Pakistan. The body of Mondal will be handed over by PakistanRangers at BOP Octroi with all force decorum and drills.

IG BSF Jammu conveyed his deep regret to the"unfortunate loss of life of a brave and dedicated soldier who sacrificedhis life while saving life of his two younger soldiers". BSF Jammu alsoconveyed its deep gratitude to SDRF, villagers and Pakistan Rangers who cameforward for rescue operation for three continuous days.

Mondal belongs to Nadia district of West Bengal and was aveteran border man, according to the Public Relations Officer (PRO), BSF Jammu.


Publish Time: 01 October 2019
TP News

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