Five Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were killed on Sunday when one of the jawans allegedly opened fire at the force’s camp in Punjab’s Amritsar. Constable Satteppa S.K, who opened the fire, was also killed in the incident. A sixth jawan is said to be critically injured.
A BSF statement said five personnel were injured due to the fratricide committed by constable Satteppa.
“Out of the six injured, five troops including Ct. Satteppa, have lost their lives. One of the injured is critical. A court of inquiry has been ordered,” the statement added.