- MEA summoned Pakistan envoy over illegal border infiltration.
- India protested Pakistan's facilitation of cross-border infiltration.
- India rejected baseless allegations regarding Ferozepur incident.
The Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday summoned the Chargé d'Affaires of the Pakistan High Commission to lodge India’s strong protest over the continued facilitation of illegal cross-border infiltration from Pakistan. India also categorically rejected the baseless and motivated allegations regarding an incident in the Ferozepur sector, Punjab, along the International Border on 2 October 2026.
"The Pakistani side was informed that three individuals infiltrated into Indian territory and despite multiple warnings by BSF to return to Pakistan, continued to move towards the border fence," MEA said in a statement.
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The BSF was compelled to engage them for posing an imminent security threat, it stated, adding that this incident highlights a clear pattern of repeated cross-border movement by armed narcotics syndicates operating from Pakistan.
Government of Pakistan was urged to investigate these cross-border infiltration, drug smuggling activities and the complicity of Pakistan Border Guarding forces therein, and to take appropriate remedial measures, the MEA said.
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"Pakistan was further urged to ensure respect for the sanctity of the International Border, strictly observe relevant bilateral arrangements, mandate its forces to exercise effective control to prevent unauthorized movement from its side, and take definitive measures to prevent the recurrence of such incidents," it added.
Pakistan Summons Indian Diplomat After Killing Of 2 Intruders By BSF
The development came hours after Pakistan summoned the Indian Chargé d'Affaires to lodge a protest over the killing of two people by India's Border Security Force (BSF) a day ago. Pakistan claimed that the intruders were civilians. Pakistani officials stated that the two were civilians visiting the border who inadvertently crossed the international border.
What Happened On Oct 2?
BSF troops on Friday shot dead two suspected Pakistani intruders along the international border in Punjab's Tarn Taran district. The incident took place around noon. Punjab in northern India shares a 553-km-long border with Pakistan. Tarn Taran Deputy Superintendent of Police (Bhikiwind) Atul Soni said three intruders were advancing towards the Indian side, but one later returned to Pakistan. The two others continued moving towards the Indian side despite warnings from BSF troops to turn back, Soni said.
According to a BSF sentry, the two men were also provoking the troops and saying they wanted to enter Indian territory, he said. The BSF subsequently opened fire, killing the two men, Soni said, adding that senior BSF officers visited the spot.
(With PTI inputs)