BSF foils infiltration attempt, guns down Pakistani intruder in Punjab's Pathankot
PTC News Desk: Border Security Forces thwarted an infiltration attempt along the International Border (IB) in Pathankot, Punjab, during the early hours of February 26.
According to the BSF, “At pre-dawn today, BSF troops observed a suspicious movement across the IB (International Border) in BOP Tashpatan, Pathankot border area & an intruder was observed crossing the IB; he was challenged by the alert troops but paid no heed & kept on moving; BSF troops sensing threat neutralised the intruder. The identity & motive of the intruder are being ascertained. Vigilant BSF troops thwarted an infiltration attempt. Strong protest will be lodged with Pak Rangers”
According to the BSF officials, BSF personnel deployed at the BOP Tashpatan border area observed suspicious movement across the IB. Despite constant warnings, the intruder kept moving ahead ignoring repeated signs prompting BSF to neautralise the threat over potential threat.
The identity and motive of the deceased has not been ascertained yet. Meanwhile in response to the incident, the BSF has stated that a strong protest will be lodged with the Pakistan Rangers regarding the infiltration attempt.
- PTC NEWS
