BSF hands over Pakistan intruder who crossed over inadvertently: officials

The BSF on Sunday handed over a Pakistani intruder, who had inadvertently crossed over to the Indian territory, back to the Pakistani Rangers, officials said.

The BSF had apprehended Hanif, son of Allahadin, a resident of Village Rattanwala in Kasur district on Saturday.

BSF officials said Hanif was found roaming near the border out post (BOP), Maboke, around 5 pm.

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During the search of the Pakistani national, a necklace and soap was recovered but nothing incriminating was found, they said.

Later, a flag meeting was held on request of Pakistani Rangers at BOP Maboke following which Hanif was handed over back to them after the completion of necessary formalities, they said.