Jodhpur: Former Border Security Force (BSF) soldier Bhairon Singh Rathore, who showed indomitable courage and extraordinary valor in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 at Longewala post in Rajasthan, died in Jodhpur on Monday. He was 81 years old. Actor Sunil Shetty played his role in Bollywood's famous film 'Border' made on this war of India-Pakistan. The Border Security Force (BSF) tweeted, "Brave Bhairon Singh Rathore breathed his last at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)-Jodhpur today."

The Director General, BSF, and all ranks condoled the passing away of Naik (Retd) Bhairon Singh, Hero of Longewala battle and Sena Medal awardee of the 1971 war. BSF salutes his bravery, courage, and devotion to duty. PM Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have expressed grief over the death of Bhairon Singh Rathore. Naik (Retd) Bhairon Singh ji will be remembered for his service to our nation, Modi tweeted. He showed great courage at a critical juncture in our nation's history. Saddened by his death. My thoughts are with his family in this hour of grief. Om Shanti.

Referring to his meeting with Bhairon Singh Rathore in December last year, Amit Shah tweeted, met Bhairon Singh Rathore ji during his stay in Jaisalmer last year, the flame of love and patriotism for the motherland that was in his heart was truly unique. His bravery will continue to inspire generations to come. May God give strength to his family members to bear this sorrow. Om Shanti. In another tweet, the Union Home Minister said, "The news of the death of Bhairon Singh Rathore, the hero of the 1971 war, is very sad.''

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