3 meetings: More than 80 hours have passed since the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) officer was taken into custody by Pakistan Rangers, but despite all the entreaties of India, his release has not been possible.
3 meetings, Indian soldier Pranam Kumar Shaw, who belongs to the 182nd battalion of BSF, crossed the border in Ferozepur area of Punjab a few days ago and entered Pakistani territory.
According to private TV channel Aaj News reports, the Indian soldier was dressed in his official weapons and full uniform and entered Pakistani territory while on duty near the border fence, where Pakistan Rangers took timely action and took him into their custody.
Indian authorities are in deep panic after this incident. The Pakistani authorities were requested to return the soldier through flag meetings three times, and the excuse was made that their soldier entered Pakistan in search of a shady place. But Pakistan is maintaining its position.
Pakistani Rangers, contradicting the Indian claim, said that an investigation into the soldier’s presence is underway.
According to India Today, Indian Border Security Force Director General Daljit Chaudhary briefed the Indian Home Ministry on the incident and urged his government to take steps for the soldier’s immediate return. Meanwhile, all BSF units in Indian border areas have been put on high alert.
Meanwhile, the family of soldier Pranam Kumar Shaw is in deep distress in West Bengal and is pleading with the Indian government to somehow bring their son back.
This incident has come at a time when relations between India and Pakistan have become more tense after the attack in Pahalgam area of occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
India, usually, is making baseless accusations of terrorism against Pakistan, but the fact is that now the Indian soldier himself is sitting on Pakistani soil as a clear proof of the incompetence of its government.
According to the latest reports, India has once again requested a new flag meeting with the Pakistan Rangers at the field commander level to somehow clear its embarrassment.
However, Pakistani authorities are adamant that any decision will be taken only after a investigation and in accordance with the law.