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BSF Foils Infiltration Attempt Across Border; Shoots Down Pakistani Intruder In J&K's Arnia Sector
Ujjwal Shrotryia
Jul 31, 2023, 10:17 AM | Updated 10:16 AM IST
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In the second such incident within a week, a Pakistani intruder was shot dead by Border Security Force (BSF) personnel along the international border in Jammu and Kashmir.
The incident occurred near the Jabowal border outpost in the Arnia sector around 1.45am.
According to officials, the intruder was attempting to cross the border fence when he ignored repeated warnings and tried to flee. However, the alert border guards swiftly responded and neutralised the intruder.
A BSF spokesman confirmed the incident and stated, "In the intervening night of 30 July-31 July, vigilant troops observed suspicious movement across the International Border in Arnia border area. An intruder was observed approaching towards the BSF fence, and the troops neutralised him, thwarting the infiltration attempt."
Following the encounter, the area was cordoned off, and a search operation was initiated.
The body of the intruder is being retrieved from the scene.
This incident comes just days after another Pakistani intruder, carrying over 4 kg of high-grade heroin, was gunned down by the BSF in the Ramgarh sector of Samba district on 25 July.
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