Jammu Tawi, May 19
Pakistan today denied any involvement in connection with a cross border tunnel which was unearthed by BSF along the International Border in the RS Pura Sector here on March 3.
“BSF today once again registered strong protest with Pakistan Rangers about digging of the tunnel from Pakistan side into Indian territory, which was detected by the BSF on International Border, on March 3,” a BSF Spokesman said.
He said Pakistan Rangers denied their involvement in digging of the tunnel but assured a BSF delegation that all measures will be taken by them so that no such incidents take place in the future.
A Sector Commander-level flag meeting between BSF and Pakistan Rangers was held on International Boundary on Pakistan side near Border-out-Post (BoP) Octroi today, he said.
The delegation was led by B S Kasana, DIG BSF, Jammu whereas Brig Wasim Jafar Bhatti led the Pakistan Rangers” delegation.
“During the meeting various important issues of International Border were discussed including infiltration bid, suspicious movement across the IB, violation of sanctity of IB and illegal entry of Pakistani civilians in Indian territory,” the spokesman said.
Other issues discussed included, unwanted objections on maintenance of border infrastructures by Pakistan Rangers, burning of Sarkanda (thick bushes) on IB without prior intimation, digging of tunnel, movement of Pakistani civilian and farmers during late night close to the International Border (IB) and hunting of wild animals during night among others.
“It was agreed upon to re-energise the existing mechanisms of communication between the forces and to hold meetings and contacts at all levels, whenever required, for maintaining peace and tranquility on the border,” the spokesman added.
