Gujarat: BSF officers die from heat exposure during patrol

Two BSF officers, Assistant Commandant Vishwadeo and Head Constable Dayal Ram from the 59th battalion, passed away from heat stroke and dehydration while patrolling the ‘Harami Nallah’ brook along the India-Pakistan border in Gujarat.

Incident Overview

On Saturday, it was reported that two Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, Assistant Commandant Vishwadeo and Head Constable Dayal Ram, died due to extreme heat exposure while on patrol at the ‘Harami Nallah’ creek area along the India-Pakistan border in Gujarat.

Details of the Incident

The tragedy occurred on Friday when the officers were engaged in a ‘zero line’ patrol, a task that involves monitoring the border area directly at the line of control. During their patrol, both officers suffered severe heat stroke and dehydration.

Emergency Response

Following the incident, the two BSF members were immediately transported to a health facility in Bhuj. Despite urgent medical attention, the extreme conditions and severity of their heat-related illnesses proved fatal.

Official Statements

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Official sources confirmed that the deaths were due to the harsh weather conditions experienced during the border patrol.

The loss of these brave personnel highlights the extreme and often dangerous conditions faced by border security forces.

The incident underscores the challenges of patrolling border areas under extreme weather conditions and the need for adequate measures to ensure the safety and well-being of security personnel.