Pakistani national detained after crossing Jammu International Border

A 53-year-old Pakistani national, Mohammad Rafiq Kala of Pindi village, was intercepted by BSF while attempting to cross the International Border into Indian territory in the Akhnoor/Pargwal sector during the night of July 20-21. He reportedly traveled from Looni in Pakistan to meet his sister in Jung, but officials are verifying his account, and nothing incriminating was recovered. The BSF recovered items including a Pakistani National Identity Card and other personal belongings, and Kala remains in BSF custody as investigations continue. Authorities say cross-border movement is under scrutiny as they assess his travel route and purpose. The incident has been reported by multiple outlets, all noting the same sequence of events and ongoing verification of Kala’s identity and intent.