File photo of Pakistan soldiers
A jawan with the Border Security Force (BSF) in Jammu, who was captured by Pakistani troops for allegedly straying across the border, will be released by 2:30 pm IST on Friday. The decision was taken at a flag meeting between the BSF and Pakistan Rangers on Thursday.
The jawan is currently being held at Pakistan army's Markiwalla camp, sources said and is being questioned about troop deployment on border and BSF weapons by Pakistan's powerful spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Field Intelligence Unit. (
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"Yes, we have arrested an Indian border security official. He is currently under investigation and being treated very well," said Tasnim Aslam, a spokeswoman for the Foreign Office in Islamabad.
The trooper, identified as Satyasheel Yadav, was part of a team patrolling the River Chenab on Wednesday when the engine of the motorboat failed. His battalion had recently shifted to the border from Hisar in Haryana.
While attempting to climb into a rescue boat, the jawan fell into the river and was pushed by strong currents onto the Pakistani side where he was taken into custody. (
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He was initially spotted by some villagers and was handed over to Pakistan Rangers, who in turn gave his custody to ISI and army.
Mr Yadav's family is hoping for his safe return.