Pakistani intruder arrested along International Border in Jammu’s RS Pura sector

A Pakistani intruder was arrested by BSF troops along the International Border in Jammu’s R S Pura sector. Identified as Siraj Khan from Pakistan’s Sargodha, he was intercepted near the Octroi post. Pakistani currency was recovered; interrogation is underway.

Jammu: A Pakistani intruder was arrested along the International Border (IB) in R S Pura sector here, officials said on Monday.

The intruder, Siraj Khan from Sargodha in Punjab province of Pakistan, was noticed by Border Security Force (BSF) troops manning the Octroi outpost at 9.20 pm on Sunday, the officials said.

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The troops fired a few rounds after challenging the intruder, who was subsequently arrested near the border fence. Some Pakistani currency notes were recovered from him, they said.

He is being questioned to ascertain his motive behind trying to sneak into Indian territory, the officials said.