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The Hindu
11-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
BSF constable injured in Pakistan shelling dies
A Border Security Force constable injured during cross-border firing from Pakistan in Jammu's R.S Pura sector a day ago died on Sunday (May 11, 2025), the BSF said. Deepak Chimngakham, hailing from Manipur, was among the eight BSF personnel injured in shelling from Pakistan in the early hours of May 10. India-Pakistan ceasefire LIVE: Follow the updates on May 11, 2025 Since Operation Sindoor commenced on May 7, as many as 18 civilians and seven security personnel have been killed in heavy shelling and firing from across the border. 'We salute the supreme sacrifice made by BSF #Braveheart Constable (GD) Deepak Chimngakham in the service of the nation; he sustained fatal injuries during cross-border firing along the International Boundary in R.S. Pura area, Jammu on 10 May 2025, and attained martyrdom on 11 May 2025,' the BSF posted on X. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday (May 11, 2025) paid tributes to Sub-Inspector Md. Imtiaz from Bihar, among the eight injured BSF personnel, who passed away on Saturday (May 10, 2025). He also paid tributes to the Army Rifleman Sunil Kumar from Jammu, who was killed in the line of duty in Jammu's R.S. Pura sector on May 10. The same day, Subedar Major Pawan Kumar, a resident of Himachal Pradesh, was killed in Poonch, the area along the Line of Control (LoC), which has seen heavy shelling since May 7. Army jawan M. Murali Naik from Andhra Pradesh who joined as an Agniveer was also killed in Poonch on May 8. Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar Sharma from Haryana was killed on May 7 in Poonch in heavy artillery and mortar firing from Pakistan. Sergeant Surendra Kumar Moga from Rajasthan, who was posted in the medical wing of the Udhampur airbase, was killed on May 10. Among the 18 civilians who were killed along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir was Additional District Development Commissioner, Rajouri, Raj Kumar Thapa, whose house was hit in shelling from Pakistan on May 10.
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Second BSF trooper killed in action in cross-border firing by Pakistan
NEW DELHI: The (BSF) on Sunday said a second BSF trooper was killed in action due to Pakistan-initiated cross-border firing in the Jammu region a day ago. "DG BSF and all ranks salute the supreme sacrifice made by constable Deepak Chimngakham in the line of duty. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He was injured in cross-border fire by Pakistan on May 10 along the International Boundary in RS Pura area, Jammu. He succumbed to his injuries today on May 11. The Prahari Pariwar stands firm with the bereaved family in these trying times," the BSF said in a social media post. As many as eight troopers of the border guarding force's 7th battalion were injured in th shelling. Sub-inspector Mohammed Imteyaz later succumbed to his injuries. A wreath-laying ceremony was held with full military honours at the BSF's frontier headquarters in Jammu's Paloura for Imteyaz. His last rites will be performed at his native Narayanpur village in Bihar's Saran district. A similar wreath-laying ceremony for Chimngakham will be held at the BSF's frontier headquarters. The firing between BSF and Pakistan Rangers took place after India launched following the April 22 terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. On May 7, the Indian armed forces conducted Operation Sindoor, destroying nine terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). All subsequent retaliations to Pakistani offensives were carried out as part of this operation. On Saturday, the two countries reached an agreement to stop all firings and military actions on land, air and sea after four days of cross-border strikes, which triggered fears of a wider conflict.
Hindustan Times
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Second BSF personnel succumbs to injury in Jammu due to Pakistani shelling
The BSF on Sunday said a second trooper was killed in action after Pakistan initiated cross-border firing in the Jammu region a day ago. "Constable Deepak Chimngakham sustained fatal injuries during cross-border firing along the International Boundary in R S Pura area, Jammu district, on May 10, and attained martyrdom on May 11," the Border Security Force (BSF) said in a social media post. The BSF director general and all ranks express their deepest condolences to his family, it said. Eight troopers of the BSF's 7th Battalion were injured in Saturday's shelling, and sub-inspector Mohammed Imteyaz later succumbed to his injuries. A wreath-laying ceremony was held with full military honours at the BSF's frontier headquarters in Jammu's Paloura on Sunday for Imteyaz. His last rites will be performed at his native Narayanpur village in Bihar's Saran district on Monday. A similar wreath-laying ceremony to honour Chimngakham will be held at the BSF's frontier headquarters on Monday. The firing between BSF and Pakistani forces took place after India launched Operation Sindoor following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam. The military operation by the Indian Armed Forces was launched on May 7 and nine terror infrastructures were destroyed in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). All subsequent retaliations to Pakistani offensives were carried out as part of this operation. The two countries reached an agreement to stop all firings and military actions on land, air and sea on Saturday after four days of cross-border strikes that triggered fears of a wider conflict.
Mint
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
India Pakistan News LIVE: Our fight not with Pakistan army, it was against terrorists, says Air Marshal AK Bharti
11 May 2025, 08:53 PM IST India Pakistan News LIVE: The Border Security Force (BSF) on Sunday saluted its second officer who died in the line of duty during a gunfight on May 10 in Jammu and Kashmir's RS Pura sector. 'We salute the supreme sacrifice made by BSF #Braveheart Constable(GD) Deepak Chimngakham in the service of the nation; he sustained fatal injuries during cross-border firing along the International Boundary in R S Pura area, District Jammu on 10 May 2025, and attained martyrdom,' the BSF said in a post on X. 11 May 2025, 08:09 PM IST India Pakistan News LIVE: When asked about the Kashmir issues, DGMO Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai said that while we are not ready to engage on matters of Kashmir, 'the only thing left on it is the Pok (Pakistan-occupied Kashmir).' As with the 'de-escalation' agreement, he said that India will not engage with any third country other than the Pakistan DGMO. 'No third country or no third party is to be involved in this. India will not be ready to engage with anybody or any party other than the Pakistan DGMO,' he said. 11 May 2025, 08:04 PM IST India Pakistan News LIVE: DGMO Lt General Rajiv Ghai paid homage to five 'fallen colleagues and brothers from the armed forces and civilians, while addressing a special media briefing on Operation Sindoor on Sunday evening. 'I pay my solemn homage to my five fallen colleagues and brothers from the armed forces and civilians who tragically lost their lives in Operation Sindoor. Our hearts go out to the bereaved sacrifices shall always be remembered,' he said. 11 May 2025, 08:01 PM IST India Pakistan News LIVE: DGMO Lt General Rajiv Ghai on Sunday said that all our pilots are back home safe, busting Pakistan's claims that it had downed two Indian fighter jets on May 10. 11 May 2025, 07:49 PM IST India Pakistan News LIVE: Vice Admiral AN Pramod on Sunday said that If Pakistan decided to take any action, it knows what India is capable of doing. The Vice Admiral was responding to a question about Indian Navy's preparedness, during a special briefing on Operation Sindoor. 'I will make few sentences and leave it to your imagination. We completely dominate the maritime front. This time if Pakistan dares take any action, it knows what we will do," he said. 'Navy had full readiness, and has capacity to strike select targets at sea and on land, including Karachi,' he added. 11 May 2025, 07:40 PM IST India Pakistan News LIVE: While responding to a question about the number of Pakistani planes that India shot down, Air Marshal AK Bharti said, 'Have downed a few planes (Hi-Tech) and I would not like to put a figure at this time.' 11 May 2025, 07:24 PM IST India Pakistan News LIVE: DGMO Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai on Sunday said that his Pakistani counterpart had sent an urgent request for a ceasefire. He also said that the violations of the understanding were highlighted to the Pakistani DGMO. 11 May 2025, 07:17 PM IST India Pakistan News LIVE: The Director General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of all three service – Army, Navy, and Air Force – said when Pakistan sent drones in waves, India decided to strike where it 'hurts most'. 'We struck Pakistani air bases across the Western front,' they added. The three DGMOs were addressing a special briefing on Operation Sindoor on Sunday evening. 11 May 2025, 07:13 PM IST India Pakistan News LIVE: 'Pakistan left us with no choice but to retaliate and our retaliation was precise, calibrated,' Air Marshal AK Bharti said, while addressing a special briefing on Operation Sindoor on Sunday evening. 11 May 2025, 07:09 PM IST India Pakistan News LIVE: Air Marshal AK Bharti said that Pakistan flew drones across the border on May 8 and May 9. Read more here 11 May 2025, 07:07 PM IST India Pakistan News LIVE: Over 100 terrorists killed in Operation Sindoor, including high value targets such as Yusuf Azhar, Abdul Malik Rauf and Mudasir Ahmed, Air Marshal AK Bharti said on Sunday. 11 May 2025, 07:02 PM IST India Pakistan News LIVE: Pakistan did not stop passenger and civilian aircraft while launching military drones, says Air Marshal AK Bharti 11 May 2025, 07:01 PM IST India Pakistan News LIVE: Adversary targetted civilians; military radar installation at Lahore and Gujrawala were hit on May 10, 11 May 2025, 06:45 PM IST India Pakistan News LIVE: More than 100 terrorists killed in nine terror targets on early May 7 operation, says Air Marshal AK Bharti 11 May 2025, 06:34 PM IST India Pakistan News LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi told US Vice President JD Vance that India achieved all three objectives by conducting Operation Sindoor, news agency ANI said, quoting sources. Read those three objectives here 11 May 2025, 05:43 PM IST India Pakistan News LIVE: Just a day after Pakistan violated the ceasefire deal, 'bilateral understanding' with India, PM Modi vowed, that 'India will stop only if Pakistan stops'. 'Wahan se goli chalegi, yahan se gola chalega…' PM Modi said, reported ANI, quoting government sources.
