The Border Security Force (BSF) has killed a Pakistani infiltrator on the Tarn Taran border. Security forces and police are on full alert regarding Independence Day. He had entered the Indian border and did not return when asked to do so. BSF soldiers have taken his body into custody and handed it over to the police.
According to the information, the incident took place on the night between 12-13 August.BSF personnel observed suspicious activity of an infiltrator from Pakistan. The infiltrator was coming towards the border security fence after crossing the international border in the area falling near border village Dal in Tarn Taran district.
Did not return even after challenging
It was reported that the soldiers challenged the infiltrator, but he did not stop and continued moving towards the border security fence.Keeping in view the high alert situation on the border during night time due to danger, the soldiers on duty opened fire on the advancing infiltrator, killing him on the spot.
Area considered for drug smuggling
Let us tell you that this area is considered for drug smuggling. Here BSF has recovered huge quantities of heroin several times. At the same time, due to Independence Day, alert is issued on the entire border area.
2 infiltrators had crossed Amritsar border
Last month, on July 23 and July 26, 2 infiltrators were arrested by BSF from Amritsar border. Nothing suspicious was found from them. After which they were handed over to the police. At the same time, on August 1, foreign weapons were recovered from Tarn Taran border itself, which were sent from across the border to the Indian border.