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India Jun 15, 2025

BSF jawan fatally shoots senior in West Bengal camp

A Border Security Force (BSF) constable, Shivam Kumar Mishra, allegedly shot and killed his senior, Head Constable Ratan Singh Shekhawat, during a heated argument at their camp in Dhuliyan, Murshidabad on Saturday night. Both were part of the 119 battalion recently deployed after local communal clashes. The incident happened around 10:30pm.

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Investigation underway

Mishra was immediately taken into custody by the BSF. A formal investigation is underway to figure out what led to the shooting. Shekhawat, who was 56 and from Jaipur, had served in the force since 1989. The BSF hasn't shared more details yet as they continue looking into this tragic event.