"My son is serving the country and I am sure all efforts will be made to secure his safe release"

BSF Jawan Detained by Pakistan: Family Awaits His Safe Return, Flag Meeting Underway

KOLKATA: (Apr 25) The father of BSF jawan P K Sahu, who was detained by Pakistan Rangers after he Accidentally crossed the international border in Punjab, on Friday said that the family was “anxiously awaiting” his safe return, the PTI reported.

According to the report, Bholanath Sahu, the father of the detained soldier, stated that the commanding officer of his son's battalion had called him on Thursday night to inform him about the situation.

The commanding officer told father that a "flag meeting was being held" between officers of the BSF and Pak Rangers to secure the Jawan’ safe release, the report said.

"My son is serving the country and I am sure all efforts will be made to secure his safe release," Sahu, the father is quoted as saying.

On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, Constable P.K. Sahu of the Border Security Force (BSF) was detained by Pakistan Rangers after inadvertently crossing the international border in Punjab's Ferozepur sector. Sahu, a member of the 182nd Battalion, hails from Harisabha area of Rishra in Hooghly district, West Bengal. He was in uniform and carrying his service rifle at the time of the incident

According to reports, Sahu was accompanying farmers near the zero-line, an area where agricultural activities are permitted under BSF supervision. While seeking shade under a tree, he inadvertently stepped approximately five paces into Pakistani territory and was apprehended by Pakistan Rangers .

The BSF promptly initiated communication with Pakistani authorities, requesting a flag meeting to secure Sahu's release. An initial flag meeting was held at the Jallo Ke border outpost, but its outcome remains undisclosed.

Sahu's family is deeply distressed by the incident. His father, Bholanath Sahu, expressed hope for his son's safe return, stating that the commanding officer had informed him about the ongoing efforts for release. Sahu's wife, Rajani, and their seven-year-old son are anxiously awaiting news, with Rajani describing her husband as a dedicated soldier with 17 years of service .

His detention comes amid strained India–Pakistan relations following the recent Pahalgam terror attack, underscoring the delicate nature of frontier duty.

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