Rajasthan Governor condoles demise of BSF jawan died during firing practice

Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra on Thursday condoled the demise of Border Security Force (BSF) jawan Satish Kumar who suffered injuries after the gun exploded at a firing range and died later.

"Governor Kalraj Mishra paid tribute and expressed condolences to the martyrdom of BSF jawan Satish Kumar Chahar, a resident of Agra, during a manoeuvre in Pokhran," a statement said.

He also wished a speedy recovery to the injured soldiers in the accident.

According to BSF officials, the jawans were performing manoeuvres at a firing range in Pokhran village when the barrel of a 105 mm gun exploded at around 12:30 pm.

Kumar was immediately taken to a state hospital where doctors were declared him dead.

( With inputs from ANI )