Two civilians martyred, one wounded as Indian BSF opens fire near Kasur border
Two civilians martyred, one wounded as Indian BSF opens fire near Kasur border
Two Pakistani civilians were martyred and a third was wounded in the Kasur BSF cross-border shooting on Friday, when personnel of India’s Border Security Force opened fire near the Pakistan-India international border in Kasur, according to Pakistani security sources.
The deceased were identified as Azmat Rasool and Mohsin Jutt, both residents of Jattan Wali Haveli in Ladhar village. A third man from the same village was injured in the firing and shifted for medical treatment.
Pakistani security sources said the three men had moved a few steps beyond a border pillar but were unarmed and made no attempt to cross the fence into Indian territory. The sources said the BSF troops opened fire without warning, and described the incident as a violation of the arrangements and standard operating procedures that govern the international border.
Pakistan TV’s global handle confirmed the incident in a post on X, stating that “two Pakistani civilians were martyred and another injured in Indian BSF firing near the international border in Kasur,” adding that none of the three had attempted to cross the border and calling the firing a blatant violation of border understandings.
India claims infiltration attempt at BOP Rajoke
The Indian side offered a different account of the Kasur BSF cross-border shooting. According to reports carried by IANS and the Indian daily Jagran, the incident took place around 12:30am on Friday near BOP Rajoke in the Tarn Taran sector. The BSF claimed its personnel spotted an infiltration attempt, issued warnings that were ignored, and then opened fire. Two men were killed on the spot while the third fled back towards the Pakistani side, the Indian account said.
Kasur BSF cross-border shooting: what happens next
The bodies of the two men are expected to be handed over to their families in Ladhar village after completion of legal formalities. Pakistan’s Foreign Office has not yet issued a formal statement on the incident, but such cross-border shootings are typically raised through diplomatic channels and, at times, through flag meetings between the Rangers and the BSF.
The Kasur sector has seen sporadic border incidents over the years, and any firing along the working boundary draws attention given the current state of Pakistan-India relations. Observers will watch whether Islamabad lodges a formal protest over what its security sources describe as a breach of agreed border procedures.
FAQs
Where did the Kasur border shooting take place?
The firing took place near the Pakistan-India international border in the Kasur sector of Punjab, close to a border pillar near Ladhar village.
Who were the civilians killed in the Kasur BSF firing?
Azmat Rasool and Mohsin Jutt of Jattan Wali Haveli, Ladhar village, were martyred. A third man from the same village was wounded.
What does Pakistan say about the incident?
Pakistani security sources say the three men were unarmed, moved only a few steps beyond a border pillar, and did not attempt to cross the fence, calling the firing without warning a violation of border standard operating procedures.
What is India’s version of the Kasur border incident?
Indian officials claim BSF personnel at BOP Rajoke in Tarn Taran spotted an infiltration attempt around 12:30am on Friday, issued warnings that were ignored, and opened fire, killing two while the third fled back.
