Humhama (Srinagar) November 15, 2020
On 15 November 2020 at about 0845 hrs, Kashmir Frontier BSF paid last respects to their fallen hero- Regt
No. 042542898 SI (GD) Rakesh Dobhal of 1011 BSF Artillery Regiment who made supreme sacrifice in the
line of duty on Friday. In a very solemn ceremony at HQs Kashmir Frontier BSF, Humhama, Dr Rajesh
Mishra, IPS, Inspector General Kashmir Frontier BSF led in paying floral tributes. BSF Officers,
Subordinate Officers and Others Ranks of Kashmir Frontier and dignitaries from other Forces and Civil
administration also paid homage to the departed braveheart.
On 13th Nov’20 Pakistan started unprovoked ceasefire violation on LoC, using the Artillery, Mortars and
other weapons targeting even the civilian areas deliberately. No. 042542898 SI (GD) Rakesh Dobhal
immediately reacted to the call of duty for retaliation and brought effective fire on enemy thus causing great
damage to enemy in Naugam Sector. At about 1315 hrs, while he was fighting bravely, he was hit by enemy
fire. He was immediately evacuated but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries en route hospital.
Late No. 042542898 SI (GD) Rakesh Dobhal of 1011 BSF Artillery Regiment had joined BSF in January
2004 and was holding the present rank since August 2013. He is survived by his parents, wife and a
daughter who live in district Dehradun (Uttrakhand).
BSF family salutes its brave member and is indebted for his sacrifice for the Nation.
WREATH LAYING CEREMONY OF LATE SI (GD) RAKESH DOBHAL OF 1011 BSF ARTY REGT
