Pakistani national who crossed LoC in J-K's Kupwara repatriated after probe
Simari, June 19
A Pakistani national who crossed the Line of Control into Jammu and Kashmir was repatriated to Pakistan after the completion of investigations, officials said.
Asad Khan, a resident of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), was handed over to Pakistan Army officials on Thursday after being apprehended by security forces in Simari village of Kupwara district on June 12.
In a post on X, the Indian Army's Chinar Corps said Khan was treated with dignity and compassion during his stay in India.
"A Pakistani national, Asad Khan, a resident of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), who was apprehended in Simari village, Kupwara, on 12 June 2026 after crossing the Line of Control, was repatriated to Pakistan on 18 June 2026. During his stay in India, Asad Khan was treated with dignity and compassion, reflecting the Indian Army's unwavering commitment to humanitarian values and conduct. His safe repatriation underscores the Indian Army's ethos, responsibility and adherence to the highest standards of military professionalism," the Chinar Corps said.
According to the Army, Khan was apprehended under suspicious circumstances as part of a joint operation conducted by the Chinar Corps and the Jammu and Kashmir Police.
Earlier, in a post on X on June 12, the Chinar Corps said, "Based on specific intelligence input, alert #ChinarWarriors, in a joint operation with @JmuKmrPolice, apprehended a Pak National near Simri Village, Kupwara on 12 Jun 2026, who had crossed the Line of Control under suspicious circumstances. Acting swiftly, the vigilant joint team of #ChinarWarriors and #JmuKmrPolice intercepted the individual and prevented any potential security breach..."
The Army said the repatriation followed due procedures and reflected its commitment to humanitarian values while maintaining security along the Line of Control.
— ANI
Reader Comments
This shows India's maturity as a nation. We could have easily made a big deal out of this, but instead we treated him with dignity and sent him back. The world needs to see this side of India. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
While I appreciate the humanitarian approach, I wish we would get similar treatment for Indians who accidentally cross into Pakistan. The reciprocity is rarely there. Still, our army deserves credit for setting a high standard. 🤷♂️
Question is—why did he cross? Was it genuine confusion or something else? The army did its due diligence, so I trust the process. But we need to ensure this doesn't become a pattern. Border security is no joke. 🚨
Respect to the Chinar Corps for handling this with such grace. In a world full of hostility, India shows that humanity can coexist with national security. This is what makes us different. ❤️
Interesting approach by India. Many countries would have detained him for much longer or treated him harshly. The swift repatriation shows confidence in their investigation and a desire to de-escalate tensions. Impressive. 👏
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