RAWALPINDI: Six Indian nationals were arrested for smuggling across the border in Pakistan, the military said.
Pakistan Rangers troops deployed along the international border with India have apprehended six Indian nationals inside Pakistani territory from 29th July to 3rd August 2023.
These smugglers/criminals were trying to smuggle narcotics, weapons and ammunition into Pakistan, said a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The military’s press wing said it is surprising that these smugglers could cross the heavily fenced border under perpetual surveillance of the Indian Border Security Force (BSF).
“It shows the likely complicity of BSF troops in narcotics and weapons smuggling. In addition, it is also surprising that Indian BSF troops have so far failed to report six missing citizens,” it dded.
Four smugglers named Gurmeej son of Guldeep Singh, Shinder Singh son of Bhora Singh, Juginder Singh son of Thakur Singh, Vishal son of Jagga belong to Ferozpur, Rattan Pal Singh son of Mahinder Singh belong to Jalandhar, and Garvender Singh son of Mukhtiar Singh belongs to Ludhiana.
The ISPR said these Indian smugglers will be dealt with as per the law of the land for illegally entering Pakistan and indulging in nefarious activities.
It added that the security forces of Pakistan will continue to maintain vigil and expects that Indian BSF will act professionally and sever their ties with smuggling rackets operating from their territory.
