Pakistan national apprehended from Indo-Pak border in Punjab

Image
Press Trust of India Gurdaspur
Last Updated : May 22 2016 | 11:28 PM IST
BSF personnel today apprehended a Pakistan national while he was allegedly trying to cross over to the Indian side along Indo-Pak International Border near Kanshi Barwan Border Outpost (BOP) of Bamial Sector in Pathankot district.
The person has been identified as Mohammad Shah, a resident of Manyal in Pakistan's Punjab province, said R K Bhatian Commandant of 132nd BSF Battalion.
A live cartridge of 9MM pistol, Rs 2,349 in Pakistani currency, passbook of Pakistan Bank, an AC remote and a watch were recovered from his possession, the BSF official said.
During preliminary investigation, Shah said he crossed the International Border inadvertently. Investigation is on, Bhatian added.

More From This Section

First Published: May 22 2016 | 11:28 PM IST

Next Story