Archive · 3 Aug 2025
Punjab Farmer Sentenced in Pakistan After Border Crossing
A farmer from India accidentally went over the border into Pakistan while working on his farm.
He was caught by Pakistani authorities.
He was given a one-month jail sentence and a fine.
His family is asking the Indian government to help bring him back home after he finishes his sentence.
Amritpal Singh, a 23-year-old farmer, was sentenced to one-month imprisonment in Pakistan.
He unintentionally crossed the border on June 21st while tending to his farmland.
The incident occurred near the India-Pakistan border in Ferozepur district.
He was found in the custody of Pakistani authorities on June 27th.
His father, Jugraj Singh, urges the Indian government to bring him back.
- Who
- Amritpal Singh, a 23-year-old farmer, and his father Jugraj Singh.
- What
- Amritpal Singh was sentenced to one-month imprisonment in Pakistan.
- When
- The incident occurred on June 21st, and the sentence was issued on July 28th.
- Where
- Near the India-Pakistan border in Ferozepur district.
- Why
- Amritpal inadvertently crossed the border while tending to his farmland.
India
Pakistan
Government Intervention
India
Urges the Government to take steps to bring back Amritpal
Pakistan
No specific stance
- Name
- Amritpal Singh
- Age
- 23
- Location
- Ferozepur district, Punjab
- Date of Crossing
- June 21
- Sentence
- One-month imprisonment
- Fine
- Rs 50,000
