NEW DELHI, July 28: A 13-year-old Pakistani boy has been languishing in a jail in Indian state of Rajasthan, it was reported on Monday.

Munir apparently strayed into Indian territory a month ago and was detained by soldiers of the paramilitary Border Security Force, who subsequently handed him over to local police.

According to the Indian police, the boy lives in a Pakistan village 15-20km from the border. He might have “innocently strayed” into Indian territory, the Indian Express quoted the police.

Munir cries constantly and pleads to be set free, saying his mother will be waiting for him.

An NGO, People’s Union for Civil Liberties, has launched a campaign to free Munir and ensure he is sent home.—dpa