STATE TIMES NEWS POONCH: Three boys from Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), who were apprehended along Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch two days ago, were repatriated back, Army said on Friday. As per details, on 18 Aug 2021, Indian Army troops apprehended three children in Poonch, who crossed the Line of Control from Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir to Indian side. Indian troops deployed along Line of Control in Poonch sector through their well coordinated and effective surveillance network observed a suspicious movement on Indian side of Line of Control. The area was immediately cordoned and three individuals were apprehended. The apprehended individuals turned out to be young children, between 9 to 17 years of age. There was a fourth person who was the eldest amongst them and managed to run away from Line of Control. Indian troops did not open fire on the individual attempting to cross back to Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir, since troops noticed that they were children. On interaction, the children revealed that they belong to Chhatra and Troti Dharmshal across the Line of Control. They claim to be labourers excavating sand from river and Nallah beds and crossed the Line of Control for fishing. The children were treated very humanely and compassionately beholding the finest traditions of the Indian Army. On 20th Aug, 2021 the children were safely repatriated to Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir. This reminds us of the time when Indian Army repatriated three girls in Dec 2020, proving that Indian Army is not only always alert for our safety, but treats innocent with compassion and care.
