The BSF jawan from Bengal’s Jirat who took on Pakistani militants on July 24, 2002
The BSF jawan was bestowed with the responsibility of safeguarding the pilgrims from any possible attacks by Pakistani militants.
Day after shooting at a Border Security Force (BSF) camp in Malda, the district police on Friday arrested a jawan named Shivam Kumar Mishra in connection with the incident.
The firearm allegedly used in the crime has been seized, the Malda District police said. The incident left two personnel dead and another critically injured.
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Mishra was produced before the Malda District Court, where police sought his custody for further interrogation.
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The firing took place on Thursday evening at the BSF camp in Baishnabnagar. Mishra, attached to the 119 Battalion, allegedly opened fire on personnel of the 71 Battalion, killing two jawans on the spot. Another jawan sustained critical bullet injuries and is undergoing treatment at Malda Medical College and Hospital.
Following the incident, fellow BSF personnel overpowered Mishra and handed him over to the police. He was questioned for several hours before being formally arrested.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the shooting may have been triggered by depression or personal distress. However, police said the exact motive is yet to be ascertained and further interrogation is expected to shed more light on the incident.
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