BSF Jawan held by Pakistan after Pahalgam terror attack, flag meeting underway for release

Amid growing tensions between India and Pakistan, a Border Security Force (BSF) jawan was detained by Pakistani Rangers after inadvertently crossing the international border near Firozpur in Punjab. The incident took place on Wednesday, April 23, during the soldier’s routine duty patrol.

According to senior BSF officials, the soldier crossed the zero line by mistake while on patrol along the highly sensitive border. The incident has sparked immediate diplomatic and military communication between the two countries, with a flag meeting being arranged to negotiate the jawan's safe and swift return.

The detention comes at a time when bilateral relations are already strained, particularly following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam. This has led to heightened alert levels along the border and increased friction between the forces.

Despite the tension, officials from both sides have initiated talks to resolve the matter amicably. The flag meeting, a standard protocol in such situations, is currently underway between senior officers of the BSF and Pakistan Rangers to discuss the situation and secure the jawan’s release.

BSF sources have emphasized that the crossing was entirely accidental, with no aggressive intent involved. The jawan was performing routine duties when he unknowingly crossed into Pakistani territory, which is known to have poorly demarcated patches along the border.

Authorities in India have also appealed for the immediate return of the soldier on humanitarian grounds, and hope that Pakistan will act with restraint and goodwill, keeping in mind the accidental nature of the incident.