Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Pakistani National's Body Returned Across India-Pakistan Border
A Pakistani person died near the border between India and Pakistan.
The body was found, but nobody knew who it was, so it was buried.
Later, Pakistan said the person was a Pakistani citizen and wanted the body back.
India dug up the body, checked to make sure it was the right person, and then gave the body to Pakistan at a special border crossing.
This was done with respect and followed all the necessary rules.
A Pakistani national's body was found near the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir.
The body was initially unidentified and buried by a local committee.
Pakistani authorities later confirmed the deceased's nationality and requested the body's return.
The body was exhumed for identification and handed over to Pakistani officials.
The handover occurred at the Teetwal Crossing Point in the Karnah sector.
- Who
- Pakistani and Indian authorities.
- What
- The body of a Pakistani national was handed over to Pakistani authorities.
- When
- The handover occurred on Saturday.
- Where
- At the Teetwal Crossing Point in the Karnah sector.
- Why
- To return the body of a Pakistani national, following a request from Pakistan.
- Nationality of Deceased
- Pakistani
- Location of Body Recovery
- Kishanganga river, near Keran
- Initial Burial
- By local Auqaf Committee
- Request for Return
- From Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations
- Handover Location
- Teetwal Crossing Point, Karnah sector