Accidentally Crossed Border, Pakistani Forces Detain BSF Jawan (Photo on X@Realbabanaras)

Amid the escalating diplomatic rhetoric between India and Pakistan over the Pahalgam terrorist attack, a Border Security Force (BSF) jawan who accidentally crossed the International Border into Pakistan near Punjab has been detained by the Pakistani forces on Wednesday, reports news agency PTI.

As per the report citing officials, Constable PK Singh of the 182nd Battalion of the BSF was apprehended by Pakistan Rangers after he crossed the Ferozepur border in Punjab during a routine patrol. Talks are underway to release the Indian soldier.

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Singh was one of the personnel from the Siskan Guard unit of the BSF, who are tasked with facilitating and protecting Indian farmers cultivating land along the zero line.

The Jawan was in uniform and carried his service rifle. A flag meeting is expected between the two forces to secure the BSF jawan’s release.

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According to officials, such incidents are not uncommon, and have happened in the past between both sides.

Notably, the incident gained attention given the ongoing situation following the Pehalgam terrorist attack that killed 26 tourists in Kashmir. After India announced a slew of measures against Pakistan for allegedly sponsoring terrorism, Pakistan has also reciprocated with several measures against India, including closing airspace, denying visas, among others.

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Following the escalation of tensions, India has boosted military surveillance along the Line of Control and international borders.