Kathua, Aug 11, KNT: Border Security Force (BSF) troops in Jammu shot and injured a Pakistani national on Monday evening after he allegedly crossed the International Border (IB) in Kathua district and advanced towards the border fence in an aggressive manner.
According to the Public Relations Officer, BSF Jammu, “This evening BSF troops observed suspicious movement wherein a Pak national was observed crossing the IB and approaching aggressively towards the border fence in district Kathua, Jammu. He was warned by alert troops but paid no heed. BSF troops, sensing threat, fired on his legs. Later on, he was taken into BSF custody. Protest is being lodged with the counterpart.”
The injured man is under BSF custody, and officials confirmed that a formal protest will be conveyed to Pakistan Rangers over the incident. [KNT]
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