Indian Army detains PoK teenager along LoC in Poonch
Poonch, June 10
Indian Army troops detained a 15-16-year-old boy from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Monday evening after he crossed the Line of Control in Poonch district.
The teenager, identified as Javed Ali, son of Mohd Sharaz of Tetrinote, PoK, was intercepted around 7:45 pm near Salotri in the Haveli Tehsil.
Further information is awaited.
On September 9, 2025, 48 Pakistani fishermen and 19 Pakistani civilian prisoners, who had completed their sentences, were repatriated via the Attari/Wagah border.
Earlier on February 17, 2022, 12 Pakistani prisoners, who have completed their sentences, were repatriated to Pakistan via the Attari-Wagah land border, a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs had said in a statement.
The Government of India attaches the highest importance to addressing all humanitarian matters, including the early release and repatriation of Indian prisoners and fishermen. The government's persistent efforts have succeeded in the release and repatriation of 20 Indian fishermen from Pakistan's custody in 2022, as per the statement.
After Operation Sindoor, demonstrating firm resolve against terrorism, India revoked visas of all Pakistanis residing in the country and deported them immediately after the Pahalgam terrorist attack. Pakistani nationals will not be permitted to travel to India under the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) visas.
India closed the Attari-Wagah border. The Integrated Check Post Attari was closed with immediate effect. Those who crossed over with valid endorsements were to return through that route before 01 May 2025. India also suspended all bilateral trade with Pakistan. It halted exports of key goods like onions and banned imports of cement and textiles. This action severed the primary land-based trade route between the two nations, causing major disruption in economic ties.
This suspension imposed immediate economic pressure on Pakistan, which was already battling inflation and a debt crisis. By cutting off these economic lifelines without escalating direct military conflict, India reinforced its zero-tolerance stance, as per a statement by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good to see the article mentioning the humanitarian efforts too—repatriating fishermen and prisoners. India always tries to balance security with humanity. But this kid crossing the LoC... could be innocent, could be a scout. Better safe than sorry.
This is a dangerous game Pakistan plays—sending kids across the border. Remember the 2021 Poonch incident? Same pattern. I hope our Army interrogates him thoroughly and then sends him back with a message. Also, good call on closing Attari border and revoking visas. Enough is enough. 😤
Why does this article mix a teenager crossing the LoC with trade and visa issues? Two different stories. Anyway, on the main point—the kid needs to be returned to his family if he's innocent. But India must ensure no infiltration. Tough situation for the Army.
The Army is doing its duty. But I feel for the boy's parents—imagine your kid wandering into a conflict zone. Pakistan should control its border better. And India should not let its guard down. Kudos to our jawans for staying alert even after dark. 🙏
One small incident but shows the ground reality. Pakistan keeps trying to push people across—sometimes innocents, sometimes not. India's response under Operation Sindoor has been firm. Closing Attari and stopping trade was a masterstroke. No more free pass for Pakistan. 💪
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