Two Pakistani Nationals Who Fled Juvenile Home Arrested in Ludhiana

February 17, 2026

Ludhiana — Two Pakistani nationals who had escaped from a juvenile home in Jammu and Kashmir were arrested by the Ludhiana Police on Tuesday after being traced in the industrial city. The youths reportedly escaped from the Government Juvenile Home in Jammu several months ago and were wanted in connection with legal cases in J&K.

Police said the duo both minors were tracked down following a coordinated probe involving multiple agencies after their disappearance was reported from the juvenile Centre. Their arrest marks a significant development in a case that drew attention due to security and cross-border concerns.

Escape and Subsequent Investigation

According to information shared by officials, the two Pakistani boys had been lodged at the juvenile home after being detained in separate cases in Jammu and Kashmir. They allegedly managed to slip away from the facility under unclear circumstances, prompting authorities to issue alerts and undertake search operations across several states.

Teams from the Ludhiana Police, working in coordination with J&K law enforcement, tracked their movements to Ludhiana after receiving credible information about their location. A special task force laid a trap and took them into custody without resistance.

Security and Legal Steps Underway

Senior police officials said the minors will be produced before a juvenile justice board in Ludhiana before being handed over to J&K authorities through the proper legal process. Given their nationality and the escape from a detention facility, the case also involves aspects of immigration and cross-border jurisdiction.

Officials added that the boys will undergo an evaluation to determine the circumstances of their original detention and escape, and that their further legal fate will be decided by the juvenile justice board.

Coordination Between States Preceded Arrest

Police sources said the operation involved extensive intelligence sharing between Punjab Police, Jammu & Kashmir Police, and inter-state coordination cells. This collaborative effort was crucial in narrowing down the suspects’ whereabouts and facilitating their arrest in Punjab’s second-largest city.

The officers declined to disclose the exact nature of the cases in which the Pakistani nationals were originally detained in J&K, citing the sensitivity of the matter and ongoing legal procedures.

Safety and Community Reaction

The arrest has drawn local attention in Ludhiana, with residents commending the police for acting on cross-border fugitives who had been evading authorities for months. Law enforcement has reiterated that all necessary protocols were followed, and that public safety was maintained throughout the operation.