KV Network

Man detained near International Border in Jammu

Man detained near International Border in Jammu
Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page

JAMMU, Apr 21 (PTI): A 50-year-old man was detained by the BSF after he was found moving under suspicious circumstances in a forward area near the International Border here, officials said on Tuesday.

The man was spotted by a Border Security Force (BSF) patrol in the Mayan Border Out Post area in Makwal forward belt of sub-sector Phallian Mandal on Monday evening and was subsequently taken into custody after failing to provide a satisfactory explanation for his presence in the sensitive zone, the officials said.

They said preliminary questioning suggested that the man was mentally challenged.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *