BSF hands over 2 Pak nationals to Pak rangers who inadvertently crosses border

Upon questioning, they said that both were not aware of the alignment of the IB & inadvertently entered into Indian territory. Nothing suspicious was found from their possession.

Gurdaspur: On 14th May 2024, at about 10:00 am, vigilant BSF troops on duty observed suspicious movement of 02 persons near the IB who subsequently entered into Indian territory by crossing the IB from the Pakistan side and started approaching towards the border fence, in the border area of district Gurdaspur.

BSF troops immediately challenged the intruders and subsequently apprehended both of them at about 10:10 hrs. This apprehension took place ahead of border fence near Village Ghaniaka Bet of Gurdaspur district.

Upon questioning, they said that both were not aware of the alignment of the IB & inadvertently entered into Indian territory. Nothing suspicious was found from their possession.

In a flag meeting with the Pak Rangers concerns were expressed over their failure to restrict the unwarranted movement of Pakistani nationals.

On 14th May 2024, at about 05:29 pm, both the Pakistani nationals were handed over to Pakistan Rangers on humanitarian grounds and as a goodwill gesture.

BSF remains committed to maintaining strict surveillance on the border, while at the same time demonstrating generosity in addressing the humanitarian issues.