Pakistan captured an Indian soldier on its side of Line of Control, military officials in the two countries said on Thursday.
An Indian army official said in New Delhi “It is confirmed one soldier from 37 Rashtriya Rifles with weapons has inadvertently crossed over to the Pakistan side of the Line of Control,”
He said such incidents of people including civilians crossing the frontier by mistake have happened in the past from both sides and those who strayed are returned.
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Two officials based in Pakistan’s Chhamb’s sector said the Indian soldier with weapons was captured at 1330 local time on Thursday.
According to sources, Indian Army soldier is identified as Chandu Babulal Chohan, son of Bashan Chohan and resident of Maharashtra. -(PhotoNews/Reuters)