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 evening.The soldier, posted along the international border in Jammu and Kashmir, was killed when his unit came under intense Pakistani fire.
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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 added.On 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 statement.District 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 honours.Imteyaz, 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 added.His 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 tears.Imteyaz is survived by his wife, two daughters and two sons, family members confirmed.Meanwhile, 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 Imteyaz.The 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 family.Leader 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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