In a significant development, Pakistan Rangers on Thursday caught and detained an Indian Border Security Force ( Indian BSF) personnel in Pakistani territory.
According to details, a flag meeting is underway between Pakistan Rangers and Indian Border Security Force (Indian BSF).
After detaining the Indian BSF soldier, a G2 rifle, three magazines with 60 rounds, a water bottle, two mosquito repellents (agarbattis), a torch, a walkie-talkie set, a lighter and a cloth bag were found on him.
The arrested person has been identified as Constable PK Singh of the Indian BSF. He is a resident of 18/28 TC Mukherjee Street, Kolkata, West Bengal, district Hooghly. He has served in the Indian force for 17 years.
While he claimed to be from the 24th BSF Battalion, Pakistani intelligence records identified his unit as 182nd BSF Battalion. Singh has been shifted to an undisclosed location for further interrogation.
The development comes following serious deterioration of relation between India and Pakistan as India unilaterally suspended the Indus waters Treaty on Wednesday.
Pakistan today responded by announcing that any move to deviate water from Pakistan would be considered an act of war and Pakistan will respond with complete power.
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The National Security Committee (NSC), meeting chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif, with the attendance of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir and other top civil and military leaders, took place at the PM House in Islamabad.
It was decided in the meeting to close the Wagah border, shut down airspace to Indian airlines, and suspend all trade ties.
Pakistan has also cancelled all visas issued under the Indian SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES). However, visas for Sikh pilgrims have not been cancelled.
India’s defence, air, and naval advisors have been declared ‘persona non grata’ and have been ordered to leave Pakistan. It was deicded int he meeting to reduce rhe staff of the Indian High Commission in Pakistan to 30 members.
