By – Prakarsh Kastwar
Pathankot, Punjab – February 26, 2025: The Border Security Force (BSF) successfully thwarted an intrusion attempt by a Pakistani national at the International Border (IB) in Pathankot, Punjab, on Wednesday morning. In a swift action, BSF personnel shot and killed one Pakistani infiltrator, preventing a potential security breach.
The incident took place at the Tashpatan Border Post in the early hours of February 26. According to BSF officials, the alert personnel noticed suspicious activity across the border. A man was attempting to infiltrate Indian territory through Pathankot. The BSF soldiers immediately issued warnings to the intruder, urging him to stop. However, the individual continued to advance, ignoring the warnings. Given the escalating situation, and to prevent any further threats, the BSF personnel opened fire, killing the intruder.
The BSF spokesperson stated, At around dawn on February 26, our troops observed suspicious movements at the Tashpatan Border Post, with an individual attempting to cross into Indian territory. Despite repeated warnings, the intruder ignored the commands and proceeded to advance. In response to the threat, the BSF personnel neutralized the intruder to safeguard national security.
Currently, the identity of the deceased intruder is being determined, along with his intentions for attempting the infiltration. The BSF has launched a search operation in the area to ensure no other threats exist.
In a statement, the BSF authorities confirmed that a formal protest would be lodged with the Pakistan Rangers regarding the incident. The BSF has always maintained a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of cross-border illegal activities and continues to strengthen surveillance and response mechanisms along the sensitive border areas.
The BSF’s prompt and effective response has once again demonstrated its commitment to safeguarding the nation’s borders and ensuring peace and security in the region. This incident highlights the constant vigilance required to counter cross-border terrorism and infiltration attempts, with security forces remaining ever alert to any threats posed by hostile elements.
As the search operation continues, the BSF is working closely with other security agencies to assess the situation and prevent any further threats from arising. The authorities are also continuing their efforts to identify any accomplices involved in this infiltration attempt.
This latest action follows a series of similar incidents along India’s borders, where security forces have been on high alert due to growing concerns over cross-border terrorism and infiltration. Despite these challenges, the BSF remains steadfast in its resolve to protect India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Security Tightened Along International Border: Following the incident, additional security measures have been put in place along the International Border in Pathankot. Security agencies have been instructed to increase their patrols and monitoring, while local authorities have been warned to remain vigilant.
The BSF’s success in foiling this infiltration attempt underscores the importance of the force’s vigilance and its ability to respond swiftly to emerging threats.