As per the latest information, a flag meeting is on between the two forces to secure the release of the BSF jawan, the officials said. They added that such incidents were not uncommon and have happened in the past between the two sides.
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A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan has been detained by Pakistani soldiers after he mistakenly crossed the border in Ferozepur in Punjab. The jawan accidentally crossed the Punjab border. Pakistan Rangers apprehended Constable PK Singh of the 182nd battalion across the Ferozepur border on Wednesday.
Now, officials from both sides are engaging in talks to secure his release, officials said on Thursday, reported PTI. According to the information, the jawan was in uniform and carrying his service rifle when he accidentally crossed the border.
The soldier was accompanying farmers when he moved ahead to rest in the shade and Pakistani rangers apprehended him.
As per the latest information, a flag meeting is on between the two forces to secure the release of the BSF jawan, the officials said. They added that such incidents were not uncommon and have happened in the past between the two sides.
The incident comes amid fresh tensions between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack in which terrorists killed 26 tourists in Baisara tourists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district.
The detained jawan hails from the Hooghly district in Kolkata. According to sources, Singh inadvertently crossed the zero line while accompanying farmers harvesting wheat near Gate No. 208/1, close to the border fencing in Mamdot.
The BSF’s 24th Battalion, recently deployed from Srinagar, was tasked with monitoring the farmers working in the fields. During this routine duty, Singh reportedly strayed into Pakistani territory, where Rangers swiftly apprehended him and confiscated his AK-47 rifle.
During this routine duty, Singh reportedly strayed into Pakistani territory, where Rangers swiftly apprehended him and confiscated his AK-47 rifle.
