Punjab / 2 Pakistani intruders shot dead by BSF along border in Punjab

Two Pakistani intruders were shot dead by the Border Security Force along the International Border in Punjab's Tarn Taran district, a BSF official said. BSF personnel on July 30 night noticed suspicious movement near the border fence, the official added. The intruders were asked to stop, however, they did not pay heed to repeated warnings.

Vikrant Shekhawat : Jul 31, 2021, 01:37 PM
Firozpur: The Border Security Force (BSF) shot dead two intruders who had entered Indian territory from Pakistan near Khalra village of Bhikhiwind sub division in Tarn Taran district at 11pm on Friday.

Official sources said that personnel of BSF’s 103 Battalion noticed suspicious movement around 11pm between the barbed-wire fence and Zero Line on the Indian side near the Theh Kalan border out post (BoP).

When challenged, the intruders tried to flee back towards Pakistan instead of surrendering, prompting the BSF jawans to open fire.

Both the intruders died on the spot. Two rucksacks were recovered.

A search operation is on in the area.