A constable of the Border Security Force (BSF) lost his life after a fire broke out in a barrack at a BSF camp in Bandipora, officials said on Tuesday.
The incident took place late last night at the 62nd Battalion camp in the Madar area of Bandipora, located in north Kashmir. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
What Happened
According to officials, a sudden fire engulfed one of the barracks inside the camp. The flames spread rapidly and completely gutted the structure before help could arrive.
The constable was inside the barrack at the time of the fire and could not be rescued. He was charred to death in the incident.
Victim Identified
The deceased has been identified as Ramesh Kumar, a resident of Jalandhar district in Punjab.
After the fire was brought under control, his body was recovered from the gutted barrack and shifted to the District Hospital Bandipora for medico-legal formalities.
Officials said that after completion of the required procedures, the body will be sent to his native place in Punjab for last rites.
Official Response
Authorities have taken cognisance of the incident, and further details are awaited. The exact cause of the fire has not yet been officially confirmed.
The incident has cast a shadow of grief over the BSF unit and the local area, highlighting the risks faced by security personnel even outside active operations.
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