Key Highlights 17-year-old girl from PoJK was detained in Rajouri. She was intercepted near the LoC in Nowshera’s Lam sector. The Indian Army conducted preliminary questioning. She was handed over to Nowshera Police. The girl reportedly said she crossed the LoC inadvertently. PoJK Girl Detained After Crossing LoC A 17-year-old girl from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir was detained after crossing the Line of Control (LoC) into Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, officials said. The incident took place in the Lam sector of Nowshera, where an Indian Army patrol detected suspicious movement near the LoC fence. The patrol intercepted the girl and conducted preliminary questioning. According to reports, she identified herself as a resident of Khuiretta in PoJK. During the initial questioning, she reportedly told authorities that she had crossed into Indian territory inadvertently. Indian Army Hands Her Over to Police After the preliminary questioning, the Indian Army handed the teenager over to Nowshera Police for further verification and investigation. Police are currently questioning her to establish the circumstances surrounding the LoC crossing. Security agencies are also examining whether the crossing was accidental, as claimed by the girl, and verifying the details of the incident. The incident comes amid heightened security along the LoC, where patrols and surveillance are routinely maintained to detect unauthorised crossings. Investigation Underway Authorities are continuing their investigation into how the teenager reached the Indian side of the LoC. Further details are expected after the police complete their verification and questioning.
