Three Pak smugglers shot dead by BSF while trying to sneak into India

The three intruders opened fire when they were challenged by the BSF night patrolling party.

Written by Press Trust Of India
Attari | Updated: March 14, 2014 11:00 AM IST

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Three Pakistani smugglers,carrying 24 kg of heroin worth Rs 120 crore in the international market,were shot dead by BSF on the Indo-Pak border as they were trying to sneak into Indian territory,BSF officials said on Saturday.

The Pakistani intruders were shot dead at Mullapur village during the cross firing with night patrolling party of BSF.

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The three intruders opened fire when they were challenged by the BSF night patrolling party who then responded killing the trio,BSF officials said.

A search operation was launched on Saturday morning during which bodies of the slain intruders were found,besides,24 kg heroin worth Rs 120 crore in the international market. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the spot.

A senior official said that the search operation was still in progress. More recovery of drugs and arms is expected after completion of search operation.