Two BSF personnel on UN peacekeeping responsibility in Congo killed

By PTI

NEW DELHI: Two Border Security Force personnel, who have been a part of the UN peacekeeping mission in Congo, have been killed on Tuesday throughout violent protests, a spokesperson for the power mentioned.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar mentioned he was deeply grieved on the lack of the 2 valiant Indian peacekeepers and demanded that the perpetrators of the “outrageous attacks” should be held accountable and dropped at justice.

The minister prolonged his condolences to the bereaved households. The two troopers have been a part of MONUSCO – the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission within the DR Congo.

Both the deceased bravehearts have been within the rank of head constable and hailed from Rajasthan, a senior officer mentioned.

According to worldwide media, no less than 5 folks have been killed and about 50 others injured on the second day of demonstrations in Congo’s jap metropolis of Goma in opposition to the United Nations mission within the nation.

“On 26 July, two BSF personnel of the UN Peacekeeping Contingent (MONUSCO) deployed at Butembo, Democratic Republic of Congo, succumbed to fatal injuries during the violent armed protests,” a spokesperson for the Border Security Force (BSF) mentioned.

Officials mentioned two platoons or round 70-74 BSF troops have been deployed within the space they usually have been inducted in May this yr.

They mentioned locals had given a name for demonstration and agitation in opposition to MONUSCO all through Congo and the scenario turned violent in Goma (about 350 km south of Beni and an enormous MONUSCO base) with protesters looting and setting hearth to UN property.

Both Beni and Butembo (with two BSF platoons every deployed) have been on excessive alert. Monday handed off peacefully, a senior officer mentioned. However, at the moment the scenario in Butembo turned violent.

The camp of Morroco Rapid Deployment battalion the place BSF platoons are stationed was surrounded by demonstrators.

Congolese Police (PNC) and Congolese Army (FARDC) troops arrived however couldn’t management the group estimated to be over 500 folks.

BSF and different safety power troops fired tear smoke ammunition to disperse the group however they managed to breach the perimeter wall at three totally different locations. “The crowd was repelled but they gathered again. There were reports that armed rebels had infiltrated the demonstrators,” the officer mentioned. He mentioned sporadic firing was on and Moroccan police officer was additionally killed within the assault.

Taking to Twitter, Jaishankar mentioned, “Deeply grieved at the loss of lives of two valiant Indian peacekeepers of the BSF in the Democratic Republic of Congo. They were part of the MONUSCO.” “The perpetrators of these outrageous attacks must be held accountable and brought to justice,” he mentioned.

NEW DELHI: Two Border Security Force personnel, who have been a part of the UN peacekeeping mission in Congo, have been killed on Tuesday throughout violent protests, a spokesperson for the power mentioned.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar mentioned he was deeply grieved on the lack of the 2 valiant Indian peacekeepers and demanded that the perpetrators of the “outrageous attacks” should be held accountable and dropped at justice.

The minister prolonged his condolences to the bereaved households. The two troopers have been a part of MONUSCO – the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission within the DR Congo.

Both the deceased bravehearts have been within the rank of head constable and hailed from Rajasthan, a senior officer mentioned.

According to worldwide media, no less than 5 folks have been killed and about 50 others injured on the second day of demonstrations in Congo’s jap metropolis of Goma in opposition to the United Nations mission within the nation.

“On 26 July, two BSF personnel of the UN Peacekeeping Contingent (MONUSCO) deployed at Butembo, Democratic Republic of Congo, succumbed to fatal injuries during the violent armed protests,” a spokesperson for the Border Security Force (BSF) mentioned.

Officials mentioned two platoons or round 70-74 BSF troops have been deployed within the space they usually have been inducted in May this yr.

They mentioned locals had given a name for demonstration and agitation in opposition to MONUSCO all through Congo and the scenario turned violent in Goma (about 350 km south of Beni and an enormous MONUSCO base) with protesters looting and setting hearth to UN property.

Both Beni and Butembo (with two BSF platoons every deployed) have been on excessive alert. Monday handed off peacefully, a senior officer mentioned. However, at the moment the scenario in Butembo turned violent.

The camp of Morroco Rapid Deployment battalion the place BSF platoons are stationed was surrounded by demonstrators.

Congolese Police (PNC) and Congolese Army (FARDC) troops arrived however couldn’t management the group estimated to be over 500 folks.

BSF and different safety power troops fired tear smoke ammunition to disperse the group however they managed to breach the perimeter wall at three totally different locations. “The crowd was repelled but they gathered again. There were reports that armed rebels had infiltrated the demonstrators,” the officer mentioned. He mentioned sporadic firing was on and Moroccan police officer was additionally killed within the assault.

Taking to Twitter, Jaishankar mentioned, “Deeply grieved at the loss of lives of two valiant Indian peacekeepers of the BSF in the Democratic Republic of Congo. They were part of the MONUSCO.” “The perpetrators of these outrageous attacks must be held accountable and brought to justice,” he mentioned.