A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan has been detained by Pakistan Rangers after he accidentally crossed the Punjab border. A flag meeting is being conducted between the two forces to secure the release of the BSF jawan, the officials told PTI.
He was accompanying farmers when he moved ahead to rest in shade and was apprehended by the Rangers.
A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan has been detained by Pakistan Rangers after he accidentally crossed the Punjab border. A flag meeting is being conducted between the two forces to secure the release of the BSF jawan, the officials told PTI.
The officials said such incidents were not uncommon and have happened in the past between the two sides.
The incident comes against in the backdrop of the Pahalgam terror attack with India taking a slew of measures against Pakistan for sponsoring terrorism
Constable PK Sahu of the 182nd battalion was apprehended by the Pakistan Rangers across the Ferozepur border on Wednesday, they said.
According to PTI, Sahu is a resident of West Bengal, was in uniform and carried his service rifle.
He was accompanying farmers when he moved ahead to rest in shade and was apprehended by the Rangers.