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Indian Army Detains PoK Resident After Line of Control Crossing in Poonch

Authorities are verifying his claim of an inadvertent crossing to establish whether the entry was accidental or deliberate.

Overview

  • Army troops intercepted and took into custody a man who crossed the Line of Control into Poonch during routine vigilance, officials reported.
  • The apprehension, which occurred Friday, June 26, was reported from sensitive forward areas including Chakan da Bagh and the Gulpur sector of Krishna Ghati.
  • Officials have identified the detainee as Mohammad Sajad, a resident of the Abbaspur/Polas area of Pakistan‑administered Kashmir, and he is being questioned by security agencies.
  • The detainee has told interrogators he crossed inadvertently, but security forces are verifying his account and probing his movements and motive.
  • The LoC in Poonch is heavily militarized and sees frequent accidental crossings and infiltration attempts, so authorities say continued local patrols and checks remain a priority.