Tensions Rise as Pakistani Intruder Arrested at India-Pakistan Border
A Pakistani intruder named Siraj Khan was arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) after crossing the International Border in the R S Pura sector and approaching the border fence aggressively. The BSF has lodged a protest with Pakistan and intensified vigilance due to recent flash flood damage.
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In a heightened security operation, the Border Security Force (BSF) apprehended a Pakistani national identified as Siraj Khan as he attempted to cross the heavily guarded International Border in the R S Pura sector.
The incident unfolded at the Octroi outpost when Khan was sighted aggressively nearing the border fence at 9:10 PM on Sunday, according to an official statement. Despite repeated warnings from vigilant BSF personnel, Khan continued, prompting the forces to fire at him before taking him into custody.
The BSF has registered a formal protest with Pakistani authorities and is bolstering security measures along the Jammu frontier, following damage to border fencing from recent flash floods.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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