A BSF jawan Gurnam Singh, succumbed to his injuries last night, who was critically injured in an attack by Pakistani forces at border area in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. The 26 year old jawan was being treated at the Government Medical College and Hospital in Jammu. <br/><br/>Gurnam Singh suffered a critical head injury in a sniper shot fired from across the border. Seven personnel of Pakistani Rangers, the border force of Pakistan, and a terrorist were killed when BSF retaliated against a ceasefire violation in which Gurnam was injured.<br/><br/>Home Minister Rajnath Singh has saluted the valor and supreme sacrifice of BSF jawan Gurnam Singh. In a tweet, Mr Singh said, Gurnam Singh gave a shining example of sheer bravery on the border and gave his life for the nation. Offering his condolences to the bereaved family, the Home Minister said, he is saddened and pained by the demise of the BSF Jawan.

A BSF jawan Gurnam Singh, succumbed to his injuries last night, who was critically injured in an attack by Pakistani forces at border area in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. The 26 year old jawan was being treated at the Government Medical College and Hospital in Jammu. <br/><br/>Gurnam Singh suffered a critical head injury in a sniper shot fired from across the border. Seven personnel of Pakistani Rangers, the border force of Pakistan, and a terrorist were killed when BSF retaliated against a ceasefire violation in which Gurnam was injured.