Pakistani Intruder Gunned Down By BSF In Sri Ganganagar

BSF CO Sanjeev Chauhan said despite repeated warnings by the jawans, the person didn't stop, compelling the personnel to open fire leading to his death.

Sri Ganganagar:A Pakistani intruder was gunned down on Tuesday night by BSF jawans while trying to sneak into the Indian side of the border in a village in the Kesarisinghpur area here.

Confirming the encounter, CO Sanjeev Chauhan said the intruder was trying to cross the zero line and enter the Indian border. Despite repeated warnings by the jawans, he didn't stop, compelling the security personnel to open fire. This led to the intruder's dying on the spot.

Several incriminating materials like Pakistani currency, tobacco and beedi were recovered from the intruder which raised questions about his intentions.

Chauhan said an FIR has been lodged in the Kesarisinghpur Police Station regarding this matter and no information has been received so far. The deceased is yet to be identified.

Chauhan further informed that the BSF will now hold a flag meeting with Pakistani Rangers to share information about the incident and maintain peace on the border. Information about the current incident will be sought in this meeting.

Such infiltrations on the India-Pakistan border are a matter of serious concern for which the BSF is constantly keeping close vigil to thwart any suspicious activities in time.

It is worth mentioning here that several incidents of cross-border drug smuggling through high-tech drones have also been noticed in recent times.