India Summons Pakistani Diplomat Over Cross-Border Infiltration, Rejects ‘Baseless’ Civilian Claim

Last Updated:October 03, 2026, 22:41 IST

This came a day after BSF troops opened fire on two suspected Pakistani infiltrators attempting to cross over to the Indian side of the border despite repeated warnings.

BSF troops gunned down two Pakistani infiltrators near the International Border. (File photo)

The Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday summoned the Pakistani Chargé d’Affaires to lodge a strong protest over the continued facilitation of illegal cross-border infiltration from Pakistan, a day after two suspected Pakistani intruders were shot dead by Border Security Force (BSF) jawans near the International Border in Punjab.

BSF troops on Friday shot dead two suspected Pakistani intruders along the international border in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district after they failed to heed repeated warnings to turn back. According to a BSF sentry, the two men were also provoking the troops and saying they wanted to enter Indian territory.

India informed the Pakistani side that three individuals had infiltrated Indian territory and continued to move towards the border fence despite repeated warnings by the BSF. The Indian forces were compelled to engage them for posing an imminent security threat.

The MEA noted that this incident highlighted a clear pattern of repeated cross-border movement by armed narcotics syndicates operating from Pakistan and urged Islamabad to investigate the cases of infiltration, drug smuggling activities and the complicity of Pakistan’s border forces, and take remedial measures.

India Rejects Pakistan’s Civilian Claim

India also rejected “baseless and motivated” allegations by Pakistan after the latter claimed the two intruders were civilians who inadvertently crossed the international border.

“Pakistan was further urged to ensure respect for the sanctity of the International Border, strictly observe relevant bilateral arrangements, mandate its forces to exercise effective control to prevent unauthorised movement from its side, and take definitive measures to prevent the recurrence of such incidents,” said the MEA.

India’s strong remarks came after Pakistan summoned the Indian Chargé d’Affaires to “lodge Pakistan’s strong protest over the killing”, accusing the BSF personnel of resorting to unprovoked lethal force against “unarmed civilians.”

What Happened Along India-Pakistan Border?

Tarn Taran Deputy Superintendent of Police (Bhikiwind) Atul Soni said three intruders were advancing towards the Indian side, but one later returned to Pakistan. The two others continued moving towards the Indian side despite warnings from BSF troops to turn back, Soni said.

Not only did the troops fail to heed multiple warnings, but they also provoked the troops and said they wanted to enter Indian territory. The BSF subsequently opened fire, killing the two men. Their identities have not been revealed so far.

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India summoned the Pakistani Chargé d’Affaires to lodge a strong protest against the continued facilitation of illegal cross-border infiltration from Pakistan.

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Two suspected Pakistani intruders were shot dead by BSF jawans in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district after failing to heed warnings and posing an imminent security threat.

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India rejected Pakistan’s allegations as baseless and motivated, stating that the individuals had ignored repeated warnings while advancing toward the border fence.

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