The Border Security Force (BSF) on Friday foiled an alleged infiltration attempt along the India-Pakistan International Border in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district, with two suspected Pakistani intruders killed in the firing, officials said.The incident took place near the Rajoke Border Out Post (BOP) in the Khalra sector. According to officials, BSF personnel detected suspicious movement and repeatedly challenged the individuals to stop. When they continued moving towards the Indian side, the troops opened fire.Key HighlightsBSF foiled an alleged infiltration attempt in Tarn Taran.Two suspected Pakistani intruders were killed in the firing.The incident occurred near the Rajoke BOP in the Khalra sector.Their identities have not yet been established.Officials said the intruders ignored repeated warnings.The bodies were handed over for post-mortem examination.Further investigation is underway with Punjab Police.Infiltration Attempt Detected Near Rajoke BOPAccording to security officials, suspicious movement was noticed near the border area during the night. Reports said three individuals were seen moving towards the Indian side from the Chattanwala area on the Pakistani side.The BSF personnel challenged the individuals and warned them against advancing further. However, they allegedly continued moving towards Indian territory, following which the troops opened fire. Two suspected intruders were killed, while another person reportedly managed to retreat towards Pakistan.The exact circumstances of the incident and the identities of those killed are still being verified.Identities of Intruders Yet to Be ConfirmedOfficials have not yet established the identities of the two people killed in the firing. The bodies have been handed over to the police for post-mortem examination and further proceedings.A report by India Today described the deceased as suspected Pakistani intruders, while noting that their identities had not been confirmed.The investigation is being conducted in coordination with the BSF and Punjab Police.Security Alert Along Punjab BorderThe incident comes amid continued security concerns along Punjab’s international border with Pakistan. The state shares a 553-kilometre-long international border with Pakistan, and security agencies have previously reported infiltration and cross-border smuggling attempts in the region.Security personnel are continuing to monitor the area following the latest incident. Further details regarding the identities and purpose of the suspected intruders are expected as the investigation progresses.
