A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan who accidentally crossed the International Border into Pakistan near Punjab has been detained by the Pakistan Rangers, said on Thursday. According to officials, Constable PK Shah of the 24th Battalion of the BSF was apprehended by Pakistan Rangers on Wednesday after he inadvertently crossed the Ferozepur border in Punjab.
On Wednesday afternoon, a Kisan Guard unit of the BSF, tasked with facilitating and protecting Indian farmers cultivating land along the zero line, was on routine patrol in the Ferozepur sector when one of the soldiers inadvertently crossed the international border into Pakistan.
Shah, who was in uniform and carrying his service rifle, had been accompanying farmers near the border area. He reportedly moved ahead to rest under the shade, unintentionally crossing the international boundary, where he was taken into custody by Pakistani forces.
The incident occurred yesterday afternoon, around 12 noon, when Singh, was on duty at the Border Out Post on the Indian side. Pakistan's post Mahfooz Khan was right in front of it. From that post, two soldiers wearing civil clothes and two Pakistani Rangers came with weapons and detained him.
Talks underway for his release
Officials have confirmed that a flag meeting is underway at the Attari-Wagah border between the BSF and Pakistan Rangers to facilitate the release of the BSF jawan who accidentally crossed the border. They said that such incidents are not unusual and have occurred in the past between the two forces, often resolved through diplomatic or military dialogue at the border.
This development comes at a sensitive time, following the Pahalgam terror attack, which left 26 people dead. In response, India has initiated several punitive measures against Pakistan, accusing it of backing terrorism, including revoking visas for Pakistani nationals and heightening military surveillance along the Line of Control and international borders.
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