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Pakistani intrusion bid foiled by BSF at Rajatal in Punjab | Border Security Personnel (BSF) personnel foiled a bid by suspected Pakistani smugglers who were trying to sneak into Indian territory at Rajatal sector of Indo Pak border
on Monday night. At least one of the intruders was killed during the cross-firing
while the other managed to escape in the dense fog and return to Pakistani territory.
BSF personnel, however, recovered 5.5 kilograms of heroin worth over Rs. 25 crore,
China made automatic pistol and counterfeit Indian currency of two million rupees.
The counterfeit notes of Rs.500 and Rs.1,000 were packed in a suitcase and the
heroin had been packed in six packets. According to Additional Deputy Inspector
General Jagir Singh, on noticing some movement, the security personnel gave repeated
warning. But when the smugglers refused to surrender the BSF personnel opened
fire and killed one of smugglers on the spot. However, the other one escaped.
He said that as per the preliminary enquiry it seems to be a smuggling attempt.
Border Security Force is undertaking extra security measures to curtail the smuggling
attempts at the border, especially during the foggy weather. It has also installed
night vision devices along the border, said Mohammed Aquil, DIG (Border Range),
BSF. Pakistani Rangers also open fired upon the BSF personnel when the latter
were doing search operation at night. In retaliation, BSF had to open fire, said
Aquil. BSF also registered their protest with their counterpart, 'the Pakistani
Rangers' about the smuggling attempt from Pakistani side. |
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