Pakistani National Apprehended Along LoC in Poonch Amid Heightened Border Tensions

In the wake of larger tensions between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror assault, Indian Army officers on Tuesday showed the arrest of a Pakistani nationwide from the Line of Control (LoC) within the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. Authorities have initiated an in depth investigation into the topic.

This follows sizzling at the heels of every other Pakistani citizen being arrested by means of the Border Security Force (BSF) for crossing into India illegally within the Punjab district of Gurdaspur throughout the early hours of May 3–4. The guy used to be intercepted by means of infantrymen on regimen patrol and therefore passed over to Punjab Police for wondering.

The BSF that guards the 3,323-km India-Pakistan border — together with parts alongside Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat — has been on prime alert with emerging tensions. The border continues to be one of the vital delicate spaces within the nation owing to common ceasefire violations and infiltration makes an attempt.

In every other incident on April 23, a BSF trooper crossed the International Border close to Firozpur in Punjab inadvertently whilst on accountability to protect native farmers running with regards to the fence. He used to be held by means of Pakistan Rangers. Officials mentioned that the crossing of the trooper used to be no longer intentional and that flag conferences, which generally settle such incidents, have no longer taken position because of Pakistan’s non-cooperation within the prevailing tensions.

A BSF most sensible authentic mentioned, “Despite several requests, Pakistani Rangers have not responded to our flag meeting proposals. We believe their silence is linked to the fallout from the Pahalgam terror attack. We have formally lodged a protest and are making all efforts to ensure the safe return of our jawan.”

Farmers alongside the border have been additionally warned, and patrolling formations have been strictly recommended to be extra vigilant and no longer make unintentional crossings.