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Time of India
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Mortal remains of BSF Sub-Inspector Mohammed Imteyaz reach Patna, leaders pay tribute
The mortal remains of BSF Sub-Inspector Mohammed Imteyaz , who was killed in the cross-border shelling by Pakistan, were brought to Patna on Monday. Bihar Minister Nitin Nabin, Bihar BJP President Dilip Jaiswal, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav and other leaders paid tribute to him. #Operation Sindoor India responds to Pak's ceasefire violation; All that happened India-Pakistan ceasefire reactions: Who said what Punjab's hopes for normalcy dimmed by fresh violations Earlier, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar paid a heartfelt tribute to Imtiaz. Recognising his supreme sacrifice, the Chief Minister announced that his family will receive an estimated honorarium from the state government. In a post on social media platform X, CM Nitish said, "Salute to BSF Sub Inspector Mohammad Imtiaz Ji, a resident of Narayanpur village of Garkha police station area of Saran district of Bihar, who was martyred in firing by Pakistan Army in RS Pura sector of Jammu. The country will always remember his martyrdom. I am deeply saddened by this incident. Deep condolences to the family of the brave son." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This may be of interest to you! Undo "The nearest dependent of martyr Mohammad Imtiaz Ji will be given an estimated honorarium by the state government. Also, the last rites of martyr Mohammad Imtiaz Ji will be performed with police honors by the state government," he added. On Sunday, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid his last respects to BSF Sub Inspector Md Imteyaz. Live Events The LG honoured the martyr's sacrifice, offering condolences to his family and praying for their strength in this hour of grief. Ahead of this, DG BSF and all ranks paid tribute to BSF Sub Inspector Md Imteyaz. "DG BSF and all ranks salute the supreme sacrifice made by BSF Sub Inspector Md Imteyaz in service to the Nation on May 10, during cross-border firing by Pakistan along the International Boundary in the RS Pura area, Jammu. Prahari Pariwar stands firm with the bereaved family in this trying time," BSF said in a statement.
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Grief and fury in Saran as BSF SI falls in line of duty
Patna: Shock and anger swept through Saran district on Sunday as residents and relatives mourned the death of BSF sub-inspector Md Imteyaz, who laid down his life during heavy cross-border firing in the R S Pura sector of Jammu on Saturday soldier, posted along the international border in Jammu and Kashmir, was killed when his unit came under intense Pakistani fire. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now His sacrifice has sparked widespread grief in his native village of Narayanpur, located under Garkha block, where emotions ran high and villagers demanded strong retaliation from Indian defence forces."Mera ek gaya to udhar se das laiye (bring ten bodies from the other side of the border for every one of ours)," a local villager told the reporters on Sunday. "If the govt allows, we will eliminate Pakistan," he Sunday, the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir paid floral tributes to the fallen soldier. "His valour and sacrifice will never be forgotten. The entire nation stands firmly with the family of the martyr in this hour of grief," the LG said in a magistrate of Saran, Aman Samir, told reporters that the last rites of Imteyaz would be performed at his native village on Monday with full state who had recently returned to duty after celebrating Eid with his family, was widely respected in his village for encouraging young people to join the armed forces. "He would always motivate the local youths to join the forces," said a villager. "During our last conversation on Wednesday, he said the war is about to begin and again urged us to prepare for the forces," he maternal uncle, Md Shamsuddin, said the entire village was in shock and wanted justice. "He was cheerful and deeply committed to his duty," said a neighbour, struggling to hold back is survived by his wife, two daughters and two sons, family members CM Nitish Kumar also expressed his condolences. According to a statement from the Chief Minister's Office on Sunday, the CM expressed deep condolences on the death of CM added, "Imteyaz's sacrifice will always be remembered with pride and gratitude. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved family. May his soul rest in peace." He confirmed that an ex gratia payment, as per govt policy, would be provided to the of the opposition in the state assembly, Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, also offered his respects. "The countrymen will always salute his valour, courage, sacrifice and patriotism," he said.
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First Post
11-05-2025
- Politics
- First Post
Two army men, BSF sub-inspector, IAF sergeant killed in Pakistan shelling. Who were they?
At least four defence personnel were killed in heavy shelling and drone attacks by Pakistani forces across Jammu on Saturday. These included BSF sub-inspector Mohammed Imteyaz, Subedar Major Pawan Kumar, Rifleman Sunil Kumar, and Sergeant Surendra Kumar Moga, who worked as a medical assistant with the Indian Air Force. The deaths were reported hours before India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire deal read more At least four defence personnel lost their lives in heavy shelling and drone attacks by Pakistani forces across the Jammu region on Saturday. These included two soldiers from the Army, one Indian Air Force (IAF) member, and a sub-inspector of the Border Security Force (BSF). Notably, Pakistan had been carrying out intense shelling and firing along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border for several days, after India's launch of Operation Sindoor. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD These deaths were reported just hours before India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire . Tensions had risen sharply after the Indian Armed Forces targeted terror launchpads in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). ALSO READ | Inside story of how India and Pakistan reached a ceasefire India's action was in response to the Pahalgam attack on April 22, in which 26 people, most of them tourists, were killed in the Kashmir Valley. In this explainer, we take a look at the four defence personnel who were killed in the attacks by Pakistan. Here's a look: Two army men, IAF sergeant, BSF SI killed: Who were they? 1. BSF Sub-Inspector Mohammed Imteyaz A senior official from the Border Security Force (BSF) said sub-inspector Mohammed Imteyaz lost his life while courageously leading from the front, alongside seven other personnel were injured in the cross-border firing by Pakistan. VIDEO | Jammu: Wreath laying ceremony held for BSF sub-inspector Mohammed Imteyaz, who laid down his life in cross-border firing by Pakistan along the International Border. (Full video available on PTI Videos - — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 11, 2025 Imteyaz died from his injuries, while the others were taken to the hospital for treatment, the official added. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'We salute the supreme sacrifice made by BSF braveheart sub-inspector Md Imteyaz in service of the nation on May 10, 2025, during cross-border firing along the International Boundary in R S Pura area, district Jammu,' the BSF Jammu frontier said in a post on X. We salute the supreme sacrifice made by BSF #Braveheart Sub Inspector Md Imteyaz in service of the nation on 10 May 2025 during cross border firing along the International Boundary in R S Pura area, District Jammu. While leading a BSF border out post, he gallantly led from the… — BSF JAMMU (@bsf_jammu) May 10, 2025 The post also mentioned that the BSF director general and all ranks offered their heartfelt condolences to his family. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Notably, the BSF guards over 2,000 kilometres of the border between India and Pakistan. 2. Subedar Major Pawan Kumar A resident of Shahpur in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district, Subedar Major Pawan Kumar was killed in Pakistani shelling in Poonch on Saturday morning. He was serving in the 25 Punjab Regiment and was due to retire on August 31, 2025, with his final posting in Ambala. However, officials said he had willingly chosen to serve at the border. Subedar Major Pawan Kumar, a valiant son of Shahpur, Kangra (Himachal Pradesh), made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty while defending our nation in Rajouri. Serving with honour in the 25 Punjab Regiment, his courage and devotion will forever inspire us. The nation stands… — Ravneet Singh Bittu (@RavneetBittu) May 10, 2025 He is survived by his parents, wife, son and daughter. His father, Garaj Singh, has served as a Havildar in the Army. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said in a message that Subedar Major Kumar gave his life to protect the country's unity and sovereignty and will always be remembered. हिमाचल प्रदेश के वीर सपूत सूबेदार मेजर पवन कुमार जी देश की सेवा करते हुए वीरगति को प्राप्त हुए हैं। हिमाचल सरकार उन्हें श्रद्धांजलि अर्पित करती है। मैंने शहीद सूबेदार मेजर पवन कुमार जी के पिताजी से बात की है। अधिकारियों को निर्देश दिए गए हैं कि सूबेदार मेजर पवन कुमार जी का अंतिम… — Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu (@SukhuSukhvinder) May 10, 2025 Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri, Kangra MP Rajeev Bhardwaj, and other leaders also paid their respects. ALSO READ | Will Indus Waters Treaty suspension be revoked? What changes, what doesn't after India-Pakistan ceasefire 3. Rifleman Sunil Kumar Rifleman Sunil Kumar, aged 25, from the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry, died from injuries he suffered during shelling and gunfire that took place overnight in the RS Pura sector. #WATCH | J&K: Mortal remains of Rifleman Sunil Kumar brought to his residence in Trewa village of Jammu. He lost his life in the line of duty, during the shelling by Pakistan, in RS Pura sector. — ANI (@ANI) May 11, 2025 On Sunday, his body was brought back to his home in Trewa village in Jammu. 4. Sergeant Surendra Kumar Moga Sergeant Surendra Kumar Moga, a 36-year-old medical assistant with the Indian Air Force, lost his life in a Pakistani attack while posted in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir. He is survived by his mother, his wife Seema, an 11-year-old daughter and a son who is four. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Though his regular posting was in Bengaluru, he had been moved to Udhampur only four days earlier due to the rising tension in the region. Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma paid tribute to the soldier and sent condolences to his family. 'The news of the martyrdom of Shri Surendra Singh Moga ji, a son of Rajasthan, a resident of Jhunjhunu, a soldier of the Indian Army, who attained martyrdom at Udhampur Air Base while performing his duty of national security is extremely sad," he wrote on X. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD He had been serving in the IAF's medical unit for the last 14 years. His uncle, Subhash Moga, said he was known for his patriotism and often encouraged local youth to join the armed forces. His wife Seema, who was visiting her family home in Nawalgarh after her grandfather's recent death, was taken to the Government District Hospital after her condition worsened when she heard about her husband's death. District Collector Ram Avtar Meena and Superintendent of Police Sharad Chaudhary visited her in the hospital and asked the staff to ensure she received proper care. India-Pakistan ceasefire On the evening of May 10, India and Pakistan agreed to stop the exchange of fire after days of attacks from Pakistan and Indian retaliation as part of a ceasefire deal. But just hours after the agreement was made, Pakistan broke the truce, with drones seen in parts of Jammu later that night. A man reads news on his mobile phone after the ceasefire announcement between India and Pakistan, in Srinagar May 10, 2025. Reuters At a late-night press conference, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said the ceasefire had already been breached by Pakistan. He added that the armed forces had been instructed to respond firmly to any future breaches along the International Border and the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. 'We call upon Pakistan to take appropriate steps to address these violations and deal with the situation with seriousness and responsibility,' he said. With inputs from agencies
India Gazette
10-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
DG BSF and all ranks pay tribute to Sub Inspector Md Imteyaz
New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): DG BSF and all ranks on Sunday paid tribute to BSF Sub Inspector Md Imteyaz after he lost his life during cross-border firing by Pakistan along the International Boundary in the R S Pura area of Jammu. 'DG BSF and all ranks salute the supreme sacrifice made by BSF Sub Inspector Md Imteyaz in service to the Nation on May 10, during cross-border firing by Pakistan along the International Boundary in the RS Pura area, Jammu. Prahari Pariwar stands firm with the bereaved family in this trying time,' BSF said in a statement. Earlier, the BSF also informed that a wreath-laying ceremony with full honours will be held on May 11 at Frontier Headquarters Jammu, Paloura. India said on Saturday that Pakistan has violated the understanding reached between DGMOs of the two countries earlier in the day on stoppage of firing and military action and that the Indian Army is retaliating and dealing with the border intrusions. At a special briefing, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said this is a breach of the understanding arrived at earlier today and India takes 'very serious note of these violations'. India called upon Pakistan to take appropriate steps to address these violations and deal with the situation with seriousness and responsibility. Misri said India's Armed Forces have been given instructions to deal strongly with any instances of repetition of the violations of the border along the International Border as well as the Line of Control. 'For the last few hours, there have been repeated violations of the understanding arrived at earlier this evening between the Directors General of Military Operations of India and Pakistan. This is a breach of the understanding arrived at earlier today. The armed forces are giving an adequate and appropriate response to these violations and we take very very serious note of these violations,' Misri said. 'We call upon Pakistan to take appropriate steps to address these violations and deal with the situation with seriousness and responsibility. The armed forces are maintaining a strong vigil on the situation. They have been given instructions to deal strongly with any instances of repetition of the violations of the border along the International Border as well as the Line of Control,' he added. Earlier in the day, Foreign Secretary Misri told the media that Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations contacted his Indian counterpart. 'Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) called Indian DGMO at 15:35 hours earlier this afternoon. It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land and in the air and sea with effect from 1700 hours Indian Standard Time,' he said. 'Today, instructions have been given on both sides to give effect to this understanding. The Directors General of Military Operations will talk again on May 12 at 1200 hours,' he added. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar noted in a post on X that India will continue its firm and uncompromising stance against terrorism. (ANI)
Economic Times
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
DG BSF and all ranks pay tribute to Sub Inspector Md Imteyaz
BSF Sub Inspector Md Imteyaz died in cross-border firing by Pakistan in Jammu's R S Pura area. DG BSF and all ranks paid tribute to him. India reported Pakistan violated the ceasefire understanding reached earlier. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri condemned the violations. Indian Armed Forces were instructed to respond strongly to any further violations along the border. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads DG BSF and all ranks on Sunday paid tribute to BSF Sub Inspector Md Imteyaz after he lost his life during cross-border firing by Pakistan along the International Boundary in the R S Pura area of Jammu."DG BSF and all ranks salute the supreme sacrifice made by BSF Sub Inspector Md Imteyaz in service to the Nation on May 10, during cross-border firing by Pakistan along the International Boundary in the RS Pura area, Jammu. Prahari Pariwar stands firm with the bereaved family in this trying time," BSF said in a the BSF also informed that a wreath-laying ceremony with full honours will be held on May 11 at Frontier Headquarters Jammu, said on Saturday that Pakistan has violated the understanding reached between DGMOs of the two countries earlier in the day on stoppage of firing and military action and that the Indian Army is retaliating and dealing with the border a special briefing, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said this is a breach of the understanding arrived at earlier today and India takes "very serious note of these violations".India called upon Pakistan to take appropriate steps to address these violations and deal with the situation with seriousness and said India's Armed Forces have been given instructions to deal strongly with any instances of repetition of the violations of the border along the International Border as well as the Line of Control."For the last few hours, there have been repeated violations of the understanding arrived at earlier this evening between the Directors General of Military Operations of India and Pakistan. This is a breach of the understanding arrived at earlier today. The armed forces are giving an adequate and appropriate response to these violations and we take very very serious note of these violations," Misri said."We call upon Pakistan to take appropriate steps to address these violations and deal with the situation with seriousness and responsibility. The armed forces are maintaining a strong vigil on the situation. They have been given instructions to deal strongly with any instances of repetition of the violations of the border along the International Border as well as the Line of Control," he in the day, Foreign Secretary Misri told the media that Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations contacted his Indian counterpart."Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) called Indian DGMO at 15:35 hours earlier this afternoon. It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land and in the air and sea with effect from 1700 hours Indian Standard Time," he said."Today, instructions have been given on both sides to give effect to this understanding. The Directors General of Military Operations will talk again on May 12 at 1200 hours," he Affairs Minister S Jaishankar noted in a post on X that India will continue its firm and uncompromising stance against terrorism. (ANI)
