NEW DELHI: A Pakistani national who inadvertently crossed the Line ofControl (LoC) and entered India was on Thursday repatriated by the IndianArmy to Pakistan at Tithwal crossing point in Tangdhar sector of northKashmir on humanitarian grounds.
Shabir Ahmed, aged 32 and a resident of Panjkot in Pakistan’s districtMuzaffarabad had inadvertently crossed over the LoC.
He was apprehended by the Army on receiving information from the localpeople of Kashmir’s Tangdhar.
Ahmed was given proper medical care by the Indian authorities and washosted with dignity and respect.
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He was also provided with clothing, lodging and medical care.
One his identity was ascertained and he was stabilised, Pakistan Kashmirauthorities were approached for his repatriation by the Indian Army.
