Indian Army troops have intercepted a Pakistani intruder attempting to cross the Line of Control (LoC) into Indian territory in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. The individual, identified as 35-year-old Hassam Shahzad from Pakistan-administered Kashmir, was apprehended during a routine patrol in the Krishna Ghati sector of Mendhar sub-division.
Shahzad was found hiding in a burrow near a river, approximately 100 meters inside Indian territory. Upon his arrest, security officials recovered ₹1,800 in Pakistani currency, an identity card, and two mobile SIM cards from him.
During preliminary questioning, Shahzad claimed that he had inadvertently crossed the LoC. However, authorities are treating the incident with caution, given the sensitive nature of the region and the ongoing security concerns.
The arrest underscores the challenges faced by security forces in maintaining vigilance along the LoC, a region that has been a flashpoint for tensions between India and Pakistan. Both countries have accused each other of supporting cross-border terrorism, leading to a series of retaliatory measures and military skirmishes along the border.
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