Jammu, 14 August (H.S.): The body of an Pakistani intruder, who was killed by BSF after he ignored warning and tried to enter India from across the International Border, was handed over to Pakistan Rangers, officials said.

The intruder was fired upon by the BSF two days ago after he ignored repeated warnings and aggressively approached the border fence in the Hiranagar sector of Kathua district, they said.

He later succumbed to his injuries during treatment at AIIMS Jammu.

Pakistan Rangers identified the deceased as Siraj Ali (51), a resident of Sarhali village in Narowal district, and demanded his body be returned after the BSF lodged a protest over the incident.

After completing all the formalities, Ali’s body was handed over to Pakistan Rangers in the RS Pura sector of Jammu district at around 5 pm on Wednesday, the officials said.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Krishan Kumar