Punjab Farmer's Ordeal: Cross-Border Misstep Leads to Pakistani Imprisonment

Amritpal Singh, a young farmer from Punjab's Ferozepur district, found himself inadvertently in Pakistan, leading to a one-month jail sentence, as reported by his father, Jugraj Singh. The incident has prompted calls for Indian government intervention to facilitate his return.

On June 21, Amritpal disappeared while tending farmland near the India-Pakistan border, failing to return before gate closure. Subsequent searches indicated his likely unintentional crossing into Pakistan, later confirmed by Pakistani authorities, resulting in legal action under the Foreigner Act.

The situation underscores the difficulties faced by farmers working along the border, where strict monitoring is necessary. Families like Amritpal's are now anxiously awaiting solutions to the cross-border dilemma, hoping for governmental efforts to bring their loved ones home.

(With inputs from agencies.)