A Pakistani national who allegedly crossed into Indian territory along the Indo-Pak border in Barmer district was detained by the Border Security Force (BSF) and handed over to Dhanau Police for questioning on Thursday. Officials stated that the man had crossed the border on Monday night near the Ashoka BOP in the Saroope Ka Tala area and moved nearly 8 kilometers inside Indian territory before being apprehended by BSF personnel.
Identification and Initial Investigation
Chohtan DSP Jetharam identified the man as Mohammad Avesh Khan (26), a resident of Samoon village in Tharparkar district, Pakistan. He confirmed that no suspicious material was recovered from him and added that multiple security agencies are currently interrogating him. Police and security agencies launched an investigation suspecting that the man might be carrying prohibited material. A search was conducted within a 10-kilometer radius following his apprehension, but nothing incriminating was found. Sources revealed that only a pouch of tobacco was recovered from him.
Ongoing Interrogation and Claims
Security agencies are continuing detailed interrogation to rule out any other motive. During preliminary questioning, the man claimed he entered India after a dispute with his family over marriage. Officials stated that his statements are being verified. Social media posts circulating in Pakistan also indicated that the man had gone missing on Monday evening and had not returned since then, with his family appealing for information about his whereabouts.
