Two suspected Pakistani intruders were shot dead by Border Security Force (BSF) personnel along the India-Pakistan border in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district on Friday, officials said. The incident took place near the BSF’s Rajoke post in the Khalra sector, close to the International Border. According to officials, the two men were allegedly attempting to cross into Indian territory.
Sources said the BSF personnel noticed the suspected intruders and warned them to stop. However, they allegedly continued moving towards the Indian side. The security personnel then opened fire, killing both men.
The identities and nationality of the deceased have not yet been officially confirmed. Security agencies are investigating the incident, and further details about the circumstances of the attempted crossing and the recovery of the bodies are awaited.
The state shares a 553-kilometre-long international border with Pakistan, and the area has witnessed several suspected infiltration attempts in recent months. BSF personnel have intercepted and detained several people allegedly attempting to cross the border during these incidents. Security forces continue to maintain heightened surveillance along vulnerable stretches of the frontier to prevent unauthorised crossings.
Authorities are expected to conduct further checks to establish the identities of the two men and determine the circumstances surrounding their alleged attempt to enter India.
