Armed intruder held along Jammu border; Jaish links under probe
Armed intruder held along Jammu border; Jaish links under probe
BSF captures an armed intruder near the Jammu border, Abdul Khalik, handing him to police as investigators probe Jaish-e-Mohammad links.
The Border Security Forces (BSF) said they apprehended an intruder along the International Border in Jammu's border belt, identifying him as Abdul Khalik. He was found carrying a weapon and was taken into custody near the border area of Pargwal. The intruder has been handed over to Police Post Pargwal for further legal action.
Khalik is described by officials as a person from Rajouri who was found near Akhnoor with an M-5 rifle and magazines. He had reportedly migrated to Pakistan in 2021 and was handed over to local police for investigation, according to security and police sources.
The incident highlights the ongoing security vigilance along the Indo-Pak border as authorities continue to monitor potential militant activity. Investigators are looking into possible links to terrorist outfits and stressing the importance of rapid action and thorough questioning to thwart any threats.
Residents in border districts have welcomed the alert and the prompt handover to authorities, with security analysts noting that such swift operations are crucial to maintaining border calm and public safety.
Cover image source: Terrorist associated with Jaish-e-Mohammad held from J&K’s Pulwama; grenade recovered 🔗
