Indian army allows PaK citizen to return home on Eid, “had crossed over to India territory inadvertently”

On the festive day of Eid-ul-Fitr, the Indian army sent a civilian from Pakistan administered Kashmir back to authorities who reportedly accidentally crossed over the border in Rajouri.

On Wednesday officials stated that on 28 April, Mehmood Hussain, son of Shah Wali of village Kotli, unintentionally treaded into Indian territory from Manjakot tehsil.

“During detailed questioning, it was established that Mehmmod Hussain had crossed over to this side of LoC inadvertently and it was decided to send him back. A message was accordingly sent and contact established with the Pakistan Army through Hot Line, sharing with them details about the individual as to repatriate and reunite him with his family at the earliest.”, the army officials said. 

They further revealed: “On reaching a mutual consensus, the person was handed over to Pakistan Army at Chakan-Da-Bagh crossing point, which was opened at 12.39 pm, in the presence of Major Mustafa of Pakistan Army, inspector Majid Iqbal (from Pakistan), Major Manveer; Akhtar Abass, Naib Tehsildar Ajote; Dr. Harpreet, PHC Ajote, Khari Police Post in-charge, PSI Davinder Singh (Indian side), on Eid-ul-Fitr (Tuesday)”.