US EditionPakistani intruder shot at, arrested by BSF troops along International Border in J&K's Kathua
JAMMU AND KASHMIR, AUG 11 – The intruder ignored repeated BSF warnings and was injured during the attempted infiltration, later dying despite hospital treatment, officials said.
- On Monday, BSF personnel fired on and detained a Pakistani intruder near the International Border in Kathua, injuring him and taking him into custody.
- Amid intensified operations, forces maintain a 24/7 vigil along the LoC and IB following the April 22, 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, to prevent infiltration.
- Noticing the intruder around 4 pm, BSF troops challenged him and fired on his legs after warnings were ignored in the Hiranagar sector.
- Meanwhile, BSF lodged a formal protest with Pakistani counterparts after the Pakistani intruder later died at AIIMS, Vijaypur, from injuries sustained during the incident.
- Last month, the BSF formed its first drone squadron with UAVs and trained personnel to enhance border surveillance following Operation Sindoor lessons.
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Pakistani intruder shot at, arrested by BSF troops along International Border in J&K's Kathua
The injured intruder was arrested and immediately shifted to a hospital for treatment, the officials said, adding his identity and the motive behind his abortive attempt to infiltrate into this side was matter of further investigation.
A Pakistani national was found crossing the border and moving aggressively towards the fence. Alert soldiers warned him, but he did not pay any heed. Sensing danger, the BSF shot him in the legs. According to sources, the arrested person was infiltrating disguised as a shepherd.
Pakistani intruder shot at, held by BSF along International Border in J-K's Kathua
A Pakistani intruder was arrested in an injured state on Monday after Border Security Force (BSF) personnel opened fire upon spotting suspicious movement near the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district. Officials said the man was part of a group attempting to cross into Indian territory under the cover of darkness. The intruders were noticed by the alert troops between Chandwan and Kothey border outposts in the Hiranagar se…
Pakistani Intruder Shot At Along International Border In J-K’s Kathua, Taken Into BSF Custody
The BSF troops shot and injured a Pakistani national crossing the IB in Kathua. This follows a June incident where the Army killed two terrorists attempting to infiltrate the LoC in Rajouri.
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