BSF troops. Image used for representational purpose only. (Photo | PTI) 
Nation

BSF hands over child who inadvertently crossed into Indian territory to Pakistani Rangers

The Pakistani boy was apprehended by the Border Security Force troops from the Ferozepur sector in Punjab on Friday, according to a BSF statement.

PTI

CHANDIGARH: A three-year-old boy, who had inadvertently crossed over to the Indian territory, was handed over to the Pakistani Rangers, said the BSF on Saturday.

The Pakistani boy was apprehended by the Border Security Force troops from the Ferozepur sector in Punjab on Friday, according to a BSF statement.

"The child was unable to reveal anything and was kept under safe custody of BSF," said the statement.

"As it was a case of inadvertent crossing, the BSF further approached Pak Rangers," it said.

The child was handed over to the Pakistani Rangers as a goodwill gesture and on humanitarian ground, it said.

"The BSF always takes a humane approach while dealing with inadvertent border crossers,' it said.

'Witnessing betrayal of Indian farmers': Rahul Gandhi sharpens attack on Centre over US trade deal

India vs Pakistan: Heightened security, buzzing fans bring Colombo to a standstill

Don't turn AI-Mela into a jhamela: How India can go beyond PR at its AI Summit

Indian student found dead in California, six days after going missing

Debate, vote on motion to remove LS Speaker Om Birla to be taken up on March 9: Rijiju

SCROLL FOR NEXT