Rawalpindi, 23 Aug, 2023 (GNP): The rangers have apprehended the six Indian nationals trying to smuggle narcotics, arms, and weapons into Pakistan during their deployment at the international border with India.
As per the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the six individuals holding Indian nationality were detained inside the territory of Pakistan from July 29 to August 3.
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The arrested smugglers were trying to smuggle narcotics, arms, and weapons into Pakistan. The spokesperson of ISPR stated that it was very shocking that the smugglers traversed the heavily fenced border under the continuous surveillance of the Indian Border Security Force (BSF). It indicates the alleged involvement of BSF soldiers in the smuggling of ammunition and narcotics.
Moreover, the ISPR said that it is also startling that Indian troops have failed so far to report six missing citizens.
Four caught criminals among six, namely Gurmeej, son of Guldeep Singh, Shinder Singh, son of Bhora Singh, Juginder Singh, son of Thakur Singh, and Vishal, son of Jagga are from Ferozpur. While other two culprits namely Rattan Pal Singh, son of Mahinder Singh, belongs to Jalandhar and Garvender Singh, son of Mukhtiar Singh belongs to Ludhiana.
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Furthermore, the ISPR remarked that the Indian smugglers would be treated as per law for illegally entering Pakistan and being involved in illicit activities.
Additionally, the ISPR stated that the Pakistani security forces would continue to be on guard and would anticipate that the Indian BSF would act professionally and cut all ties to smuggling groups operating from their territory.