This Article is From May 23, 2016

Pakistan National Arrested From Indo-Pak Border In Punjab

Pakistan National Arrested From Indo-Pak Border In Punjab

A Pakistan national was arrested by Border Security Force personnel while he was allegedly trying to cross over to the Indian side along Indo-Pak International Border. (Representational Image)

Gurdaspur: Border Security Force personnel on Sunday arrested 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, Mr Bhatian added.
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