The Border Security Force said it foiled an attempted crossing of the India-Pakistan international border near Rajoke in Punjab's Tarn Taran sector. 2 Pakistani nationals were killed during the operation after they continued moving towards Indian territory despite warnings to stop.
The incident took place during the night in the Rajoke Border Outarea, according to the BSF. The force said at least 3 people were seen approaching the Indian side from the Chattanwale area in Pakistan.
What the BSF said happened
BSF personnel noticed the group as it moved towards the border. They issued warnings and asked the people to halt, but the group continued advancing towards India, according to the account provided by the force.
The personnel then opened fire. The BSF said 2 of the people were killed, while a third person turned around and fled towards Pakistan.
The reported movement began from the Pakistan side and involved an attempted entry into Indian territory near the Rajoke area. The operation was carried out by personnel deployed to protect the international border in the Tarn Taran sector.
What is known about the incident
- Location: Rajoke Border Outarea in Punjab's Tarn Taran sector
- Direction of movement: From the Chattanwale area towards India
- People seen approaching: At least 3
- Outcome: 2 Pakistani nationals were killed and one person fled back towards Pakistan
- Timing: During the night before Friday, October 2
The account identifies the people involved as Pakistani nationals and describes the movement as an attempted infiltration. It does not provide further details about their identities or any material allegedly carried by them.
Why the operation matters
The incident concerned an attempted entry across the international border into Indian territory. The BSF's account says the movement was detected before the group could proceed farther, and that warnings were given before firing took place.
No additional details about follow-up action, searches or the identities of those involved were included in the reported account.
Conclusion
The BSF said it stopped a night-time border crossing attempt near Rajoke in Tarn Taran. 2 Pakistani nationals were killed after continuing forward despite warnings, while a third person returned towards Pakistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the incident take place?
The incident took place near the Rajoke Border Outin Punjab's Tarn Taran sector.
Q. How many people were approaching the Indian border?
The BSF said at least 3 people were moving towards Indian territory from the Chattanwale area on the Pakistan side.
Q. What happened after the warnings?
The people continued moving towards India despite warnings. BSF personnel then opened fire.
Q. How many Pakistani nationals were killed?
The BSF said 2 Pakistani nationals were killed during the operation.
Q. What happened to the third person?
The third person fled back towards Pakistan, according to the BSF account.
