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Pakistan national apprehended from Indo-Pak border in Punjab

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Press Trust of India Gurdaspur
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.

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

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