Indian troops shoot dead Pakistani man crossing frontier, officials say

theguardian.comPublished: 5/24/2025

Summary

Indian border troops have killed a Pakistani man intercepted near Banaskantha district in Gujarat two weeks after escalating tensions led to violence and casualties. Known for drug smuggling along their shared border with Rajasthan, the region has seen significant drug seizures. Pakistani officials are investigating the incident but have not provided detailed information about the victim's identity or how he managed to reach the border. The conflict, which also saw a ceasefire, remains ongoing with both countries accusing each other of supporting terrorist groups in Kashmir and across their borders.