Pak national arrested on Indo-Pak border

Border Security Force troops on Sunday arrested a Pakistani villager who reportedly strayed over to the Indian side.

Border Security Force troops on Sunday arrested a Pakistani villager who reportedly strayed over to the Indian side near the Indo-Pak border in Akhnoor, 35 kms from Jammu, official sources said.

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A BSF patrol party observed some movement near the International Border in Akhnoor belt in this district early on Sunday, they said.

As the troops apprehended 18-year-old Prem Ali, he made a dash for the Pakistani side of the border.

The troops subsequently arrested Ali, who belonged to Fishkari village in Sialkote district of Pakistan.

Ali had apparently strayed over to the Indian side, sources said.