The Border Security Force (BSF) foiled a cross-border infiltration bid along the India-Pakistan International Border (IB) in Jammu, arresting a Pakistani national who illegally entered Indian territory late Sunday night.
The incident took place in the RS Pura sector, a sensitive stretch of the border frequently targeted by infiltrators. BSF jawans on night patrol detected suspicious movement near the fencing and swiftly apprehended the intruder before he could move deeper into Indian territory. Officials confirmed that no weapons or explosives were found during the initial search, but the man is under sustained interrogation.
A senior BSF officer stated, “Our troops remain on maximum alert. Any attempt from across the border is dealt with firmly. The arrested individual is being questioned to ascertain his motives and links, if any, with terror outfits or smugglers.”
The arrest comes at a time when intelligence agencies have issued warnings about increased infiltration attempts ahead of winter. Traditionally, militants backed by handlers across the border try to exploit gaps in border security during the harvesting season and before heavy snowfall blocks higher routes.
Sources indicated that the intruder may have been testing the alertness of Indian forces, a tactic often used before bigger infiltration bids. Security agencies are not ruling out the possibility of him being a scout tasked with gathering information on patrol timings and fencing gaps.
The BSF, which guards nearly 192 kilometers of the International Border in Jammu region, has recently intensified surveillance. Drones, floodlights, thermal imagers, and ground sensors are being deployed more extensively to foil such infiltration attempts.
The incident underscores the continuing challenges India faces in Jammu and Kashmir, where cross-border terrorism and smuggling remain persistent threats. Officials reiterated that the BSF will continue to maintain round-the-clock vigilance to protect national security.
