A Pakistani infiltrator was killed by the Border security force (BSF) on Saturday along the India-Pakistan International Border in Rajasthan’s Barmer district, officials said.
“BSF troops observed a Pakistani intruder who crossed the IB and attempted to sneak over the fence. He was challenged but he still crossed the fence and ran towards the opposite side.”
“Troops fired upon him and he hid behind a bush, but was found dead during search of the world ,” the BSF said.
The incident happened around 1 am at the Bakhasar area along the border, they said.
The BSF patrol also saw “10 to fifteen torch light flashes and heard shouting from the Pakistan side.”
The BSF is on high alert in sight of the forthcoming Independence Day celebrations within the country, a senior officer said.
An official said the BSF has asked Pakistan Rangers to spot the intruder, and more details are going to be made available regarding him after Pakistan responds.
At an equivalent time, the BSF also noticed movement on Pakistan side, it said.
“Earlier, similar attempts made by Pakistan during day time were also foiled by the BSF. However this is often the primary time that infiltration attempt has been made during night during this area,” it said.
