BSF woman constable dies after service rifle discharge in Jammu

A 27-year-old woman constable of the Border Security Force (BSF), identified as Raj Lakshmi, has died after being shot by her own service rifle in Jammu. The incident occurred around 3 pm on Wednesday at the Sushil Border Outpost in the R S Pura sector, located near the India–Pakistan International Border.

Raj Lakshmi, a member of the BSF 7th Battalion, sustained a gunshot wound to the chest. She was initially treated at the Sub-District Hospital in R S Pura before being transferred to the Government Medical College Hospital in Jammu for specialized care, where she later succumbed to her injuries.

Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances of the discharge. Officials stated it is currently premature to conclude whether the incident was an accidental discharge or a deliberate act. The incident has not been linked to any cross-border firing.