Sri Ganganagar

A man trying to cross over to India territory from the Pakistan side was shot dead by jawans of the Border Security Force (BSF) posted at the international border in Rajasthan adjoining Karanpur of Sri Ganganagar late on Monday night.

A senior BSF officer confirmed that the incident took place at 14 S village, near the Harmukh check post in Sriganganagar.

Pakistan Rangers have refused to accept the body of the unknown intruder.

The BSF troops on patrolling duty warned the intruder not to move forward, but he did not pay any heed and kept moving towards the fence.

The troops later fired and neutralised the intruder and foiled the infiltration attempt, a BSF official said.

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"We have informed Pakistan rangers about the incident but they are verifying the identity of the intruder. If they refused to accept the body then it will be cremated as per protocol. We are waiting for official confirmation or denial from the Pakistan side," he added.