BSF shoots dead 2 suspected Pakistani intruders along Punjab border

Two Pakistani nationals were shot dead by Border Security Force (BSF) personnel near a BSF post along the India-Pakistan border in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district on Friday while allegedly attempting to cross into Indian territory, officials said.

The incident took place near the BSF’s Rajoke post in the Khalra sector, close to the International Border.

According to sources, the two men were allegedly attempting to infiltrate into India when BSF personnel opened fire, killing both of them.

The identities of the suspected intruders have not yet been ascertained. Further details about the circumstances of the incident and the recovery of the bodies were awaited. - Ends

Kamaljit Sandhu is an award winning journalist working as Deputy Editor in India Today. She has nearly two decades of experience as a full time TV journalist. She covers "conflict" regions, Internal security matters, MEA and Parliament. Her work has often led to crisscrossing the country. She has also traveled to Pakistan and Iran, in pursuit of news stories. In 2019, she received the ENBA Award for best news programming for her ground report on "surviving Bastar" which was based on the government's policy on inducting tribals in Crpf in chattisgarh to counter naxals.

Personal interests: Kamaljit likes travelling, interior decoration and playing scrabble, Has varied interests in sporting activities like swimming, badminton and Yoga.