Pakistani smuggler shot dead by BSF

AMRITSAR: Border Security Force (BSF) shot dead a Pakistani smuggler who was attempting to smuggle heroin into Indian Territory on Wednesday early morning. The incident comes a day after SAD-BJP Lok Sabha candidate from Amritsar parliamentary constituency Arun Jaitley raised the issue of 'poor vigil' on border.

BSF sources told TOI that they have also recovered 8 kilogram heroin valued around Rs 40 crore in the international market and 1 pistol from the smuggler.

Sources said the incident took place near Rajatal village situated close to India Pak international border. The Pakistani smugglers shot at BSF's patrolling party and in retaliation BSF also opened fire and shot dead the smuggler.

Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/City/Chandigarh/Pakistani-smuggler-shot-dead-by-BSF/articleshow/33809786.cms