Business Standard

Saturday, December 28, 2024 | 04:21 PM ISTEN Hindi

Notification Icon
userprofile IconSearch

Pakistani youth arrested, handed over to Pak Rangers

Image

Press Trust of India Jalandhar
A Pakistani national was arrested by BSF officials after he inadvertently crossed into the Indian side of the border in search of water and was later handed over to Pakistan Rangers today after interrogation.

Deputy Inspector General of BSF, RPS Jaswal today said Shahbram (23), a resident of Pakpattan District of Pakistan's Punjab province, was yesterday arrested in Abohar sector near Punjab (India) border.

Jaswal said the youth was handed over to Pakistan Rangers today afternoon after interrogators found nothing suspicious in his possession.

The youth told the inquisitors that he was on a picnic and mistakenly crossed over to this side of International Border in search of water, he said.

Don't miss the most important news and views of the day. Get them on our Telegram channel

First Published: Apr 29 2014 | 7:03 PM IST

Explore News