GURDASPUR (The stellar news): On 18th Feb’ 2023 at about 0530 hrs. alert troops of Border Security Force deployed at border observed some suspicious movement of smugglers ahead of fencing in the area falling near Village – Khasawali, in District – Gurdaspur. After challenging, in a prompt action, BSF troops immediately fired towards Pakistani Smugglers ahead of the border fence. However, smugglers managed to run away taking advantage of dense fog. Pakistani smugglers also fired 2 bursts. The whole area was cordoned and Police & concerned sister agencies were informed.
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- Further, during initial search, BSF troops recovered 20 Packets of contraband, suspected to be heroin, wrapped with yellow tape along with 01 PVC pipe of length 12 feet, 02 Pistols (China and Turkey made), 06 Magazines and 242 rounds (Pak made) from ahead of border fencing. Detailed search of the area is in progress. BSF troops, once again were able to foil the nefarious design of smugglers.
