A Pakistani intruder was fatally shot by Border Security Force (BSF) troops along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district. The incident occurred late Sunday night when the intruder attempted to cross into Indian territory through a border outpost in the Ramgarh sector. Alert BSF personnel detected the intruder’s movement and, despite warnings, opened fire when he persisted in advancing towards the Indian side under the cover of darkness. The body of the deceased intruder remains near the International Border on the Pakistani side.
Jammu and Kashmir features a 240-km-long International Border spanning Samba, Kathua, and Jammu districts, with BSF securing the Indian side and Pakistani Rangers guarding the opposite side. Additionally, the union territory includes a 740-km-long Line of Control (LoC) across Baramulla, Bandipora, Kupwara, Poonch, Rajouri, and parts of Jammu districts, where the Army is stationed. Both the Army and BSF are stationed at the border to deter infiltration, cross-border smuggling, and drone activities originating from Pakistan.
Terror outfits, aided by Pakistan, utilize drones to drop arms, ammunition, cash, and drugs in Jammu and Kashmir to sustain terrorism. These items are collected by overground workers (OGWs) and supplied to terrorists. Anti-terrorist operations, including anti-smuggling efforts, are conducted by J&K Police and security forces to combat terrorism. It is suspected that proceeds from drug smuggling and hawala money schemes are funneled into supporting terrorist activities.
