AJK policeman who crossed LoC returns home

Published June 14, 2015
A doctor examines police constable Kashif Baig at Kaman Bridge at Chakothi-Uri crossing point along LoC on Saturday after his repatriation by Indian authorities. —Dawn
A doctor examines police constable Kashif Baig at Kaman Bridge at Chakothi-Uri crossing point along LoC on Saturday after his repatriation by Indian authorities. —Dawn

MUZAFFARABAD: A constable of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) police who had strayed into India-held Kashmir about a month ago was repatriated by Indian officials on Saturday.

Kashif Baig, a resident of Amra Saawan village in district Hattian Bala, had inadvertently crossed the Line of Control towards the western side of Chakothi sector, some 60km south off here.

The constable who is said to be an unbalanced person had been incarcerated by the Indian authorities.

On Saturday, Indian authorities handed him over to Pakistani officials on this side of the LoC at Kaman Bridge. Army officials took him into custody for interrogation.

When asked why an insane person had been recruited, an AJK police officer said the question should be addressed to the high-ups of the police department.

Published in Dawn, June 14th, 2015

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