Agartala: A 40-year-old Border Security Force (BSF) jawan stationed in Kamalpur in Tripura’s Dhalai district allegedly killed self on Monday.
The incident occurred near the India-Bangladesh border, where the jawan, identified as B Arun Dilip, was on duty. According to preliminary investigations, it appears that the jawan shot himself with his service rifle.
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The jawan was immediately rushed to a local hospital but succumbed to his injuries despite medical intervention.
A detailed investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident, said a BSF official.
While the Tripura police are probing the possibility of suicide, they have not ruled out other potential scenarios.
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The BSF has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of one of its personnel and has promised to provide all necessary support to the family.