BSF foils infiltration bid as Pakistani intruder gunned down near Gujarat's Banaskantha
PTC News Desk: The Border Security Forces have foiled an infilteration bid after a suspected Pakistani intruder was gunned down near Gujarat’s Banaskantha district.
“Vigilant troops detected a suspicious Individual walking towards the border fence after crossing the International Border,” a statement issued by the BSF, Gujarat, said.
The statement added that the “intruder was challenged by BSF personnel”, but he disregarded the warnings and continued to move forward. In response, the troops “opened fire, neutralising the intruder on the spot.”
The identity of the intruder or motive behind infiltration has not been disclosed yet.
The Banaskantha region, located along the sensitive India-Pakistan border, has been a focus of heightened vigilance due to its strategic importance.
In light of the constant attempts to infiltrate India, BSF has heightened surveillance in the area to mitigate further such incidents.
- PTC NEWS
