5 BSF personnel killed in open firing by colleague in Amritsar camp

Five Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were killed on Sunday after their colleague allegedly open fired at a force camp in Punjab. (HT_PRINT) — Five Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were killed on Sunday after their colleague allegedly open fired at a force camp in Punjab. **(HT_PRINT)**

1 min read . Updated: 06 Mar 2022, 01:46 PM IST Livemint

The shooter has been identified as Ct Satteppa S K and was among those who died in the incident

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At least five Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were killed on Sunday after their colleague allegedly open fired at a force camp in Punjab's Amritsar, officials said. The shooter, identified as Ct Satteppa S K, was among those who died in the incident. Another personnel is injured and in critical condition. The incident took place at the force mess in Khasa area, about 20 km short of the Attari-Wagah border crossing along the India-Pakistan international front.

The jawan who opened fire was among the five personnel killed. One jawan is stated to be injured. Senior officers of the border force have rushed to the spot, as per PTI report.

5 troops were injured today due to fratricide committed by Ct Satteppa SK at HQ 144 Bn Khasa, Amritsar. Ct Satteppa S K was also injured. Out of the 6 injured, 5 troops incl Ct Satteppa, have lost their lives, one critical. A court of inquiry has been ordered: BSF pic.twitter.com/d17FzAdFkl
— ANI (@ANI) March 6, 2022

The BSF further informed that a court enquiry has been ordered for the incident. More details are awaited.

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