Baloch Woman Crosses into Rajasthan from Pakistan, Fears for Her Life
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Synopsis
On March 17, a woman from Balochistan was detained by the BSF after illegally crossing the India-Pakistan border into Rajasthan. She fears for her life if returned to Pakistan and seeks refuge in India.
Key Takeaways
- The woman crossed the India-Pakistan border illegally.
- She claims her life is in danger if returned to Pakistan.
- Authorities are investigating her motives for crossing.
- Items recovered from her include jewelry and a mobile phone.
- Security agencies have been alerted for further investigation.
Jaipur, March 17 (NationPress) On Monday, the Border Security Force (BSF) apprehended a woman who claims to hail from Balochistan, after she unlawfully crossed the India-Pakistan border into Rajasthan.
The woman was captured at the Vijeta post in Anupgarh, located in the Sri Ganganagar district during the morning hours, according to officials.
She has firmly rejected any notion of returning to Pakistan, asserting that her life would be at risk if she did.
As per reports, the woman crossed over the barbed wire fence and entered Indian territory around 5:30 a.m.
BSF personnel stationed at the Vijeta post promptly took her into custody.
During initial questioning, she expressed a strong desire to seek asylum in India, citing fears for her safety if repatriated.
The detained individual identified herself as Humara (33), from Dagri Khan village in Kech district, Balochistan. She mentioned that her husband’s name is Wasim and that her family originally hailed from Karachi.
Authorities retrieved various items from her belongings, including a mobile phone, gold earrings, a nose ring, and a gold bracelet.
Police officials indicated that security agencies are conducting a comprehensive investigation into the case.
Authorities are working to ascertain her motivations for crossing the border and whether she has connections to any suspicious organizations.
BSF officials confirmed that she was apprehended 50 meters within Indian territory.
Given the gravity of the situation, intelligence and security agencies, including the Intelligence Bureau (IB), CID, and local police, have been notified.
Investigators are evaluating whether her crossing was accidental or part of a broader scheme.
Currently, the woman remains in the custody of the BSF, with extensive questioning ongoing, officials stated.
Deputy Superintendent of Police Prashant Kaushik remarked, "The incident occurred at Vijeta Post. At approximately 5:30 a.m., a Pakistani woman crossed the barbed wire fence and entered Indian territory. However, the soldiers at Vijeta Post apprehended her. Authorities are interrogating the woman and analyzing her mobile phone as part of the investigation."
Further information is awaited as the investigation continues.
