Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Foreign Nationals Detained Near Indian Borders
Two men, Ishrat from Pakistan and Shariful from Bangladesh, were caught near the Indian border.
Ishrat was found in the Jaisalmer district with some money and a knife.
Shariful was picked up in Jammu.
Both are being questioned by the police to find out why they were near the border.
The police are trying to understand if they had any bad intentions or if they just got lost.
They will do more tests to know more about them.
A Pakistani national, Ishrat, was apprehended by the BSF after crossing into Indian territory near the Jaisalmer district.
Ishrat carried Pakistani currency notes, a knife, and a few other items.
Officials suspect he might be mentally unstable but are conducting further medical examinations and questioning.
A suspected Bangladeshi national, Shariful Islam, was found roaming near the International Border in Jammu and handed over to the police for investigation.
Both individuals are being questioned to understand the circumstances of their border crossing and any potential security implications.
- Who
- Ishrat, a 35-year-old Pakistani national, and Shariful Islam, a 19-year-old suspected Bangladeshi national
- What
- Crossed into Indian territory and were apprehended by the BSF
- When
- On January 1 (Ishrat), and on an unspecified date (Shariful)
- Where
- Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, near the border (Ishrat), and Gajansoo area, outskirts of Jammu city (Shariful)
- Why
- Reason for crossing is under investigation for both individuals
- Intruder 1's Name
- Ishrat, 35
- Intruder 1's Origin
- Sargodha district, Pakistan’s Punjab province
- Intruder 2's Name
- Shariful Islam, 19
- Intruder 2's Origin
- Suspected Bangladeshi national
- Items Found on Ishrat
- Pakistani currency notes, a knife, and a few other items
- Location of Apprehension for Ishrat
- Nachna and Nokh sectors, Jaisalmer district
- Location of Apprehension for Shariful
- Gajansoo area, outskirts of Jammu city
- Handed Over To for Ishrat
- Nokh Police Station
- Handed Over To for Shariful
- Jammu Police for further investigation
