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Punjab: BSF hands over inadvertent border crosser to Pakistan Rangers

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Fazilka (Punjab) | April 28, 2024 4:58:31 PM IST
The Border Security Force (BSF) on Saturday handed over a Pakistani national who had inadvertently crossed the International Boundary (IB) in Punjab's Fazilka, to the Pakistan Rangers, the BSF said in a release.

The BSF said that the Pakistani individual was handed over to Pakistan rangers on humanitarian grounds.

According to the release, on April 27, BSF troops apprehended the individual near the border fence in Punjab's Fazilka district.

Upon questioning, it was revealed by the individual that he was unaware of alignment of the IB and had unintentionally crossed into Indian territory. Nothing objectionable was found from his possession during the search.

A flag meeting was conducted with the Pak Rangers to express the concerns over their failure to restrict the unwarranted movement of Pakistani national.

At about 11:56 am, the individual was handed over to Pakistan Rangers on humanitarian grounds and as a goodwill gesture, the BSF added in its release. (ANI)

 
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