Srinagar, Aug 13: A suspected Pakistani intruder trying to infiltrate into India from the International Border (IB) in Punjab was shot dead by the BSF amid an ongoing “high alert” ahead of Independence Day.
A Border Security Force (BSF) spokesperson said that on 12th August 2024, during night hours, BSF troops observed suspicious movement of an infiltrator from Pakistan who was approaching towards border security fence after crossing the International Border in the bordering Village Dal of district Tarn Taran, Punjab.
He said the BSF troops challenged the intruder but he did not stop and continued his advance towards the border security fence.
Sensing imminent danger and keeping in view the high alert situation on the border during night hours, the troops on duty fired upon the advancing intruder neutralizing him on the spot, the spokesperson said.
Notably the BSF, which guards the 553-kilometre-long India-Pakistan frontier in Punjab has declared a high alert on the frontline from August 10 in the wake of Independence Day events on August 15.
