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Punjab: Two Pakistani intruders killed by BSF, arms, drugs recovered

At least 15 packets of heroin and weapons were recovered from the intruders believed to have entered from Pakistan.

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Two alleged Pakistani smugglers were killed and another injured in a gunfight with BSF troops in Fazilka (Punjab) early Sunday morning.

At least 15 packets of heroin and weapons recovered.

According to an ANI report, the incident took place at a border out post called Sawana at around 2:30 am, when jawans on duty noticed some unusual activity beyond the fencing, but inside the Indian territory.

When they challenged the infiltrators, they opened fire on the jawans.

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In retaliation, the BSF jawans fired and two smugglers were killed while one was seriously injured and had to be rushed to a hospital.

Following the encounter, 15 packets of heroin and weapons were recovered from them, including two pistols and a bore-gun.

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