BSF detects underground tunnel at IB in J&K’s Kathua, second within 10 days
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The Border Security Force (BSF) on Saturday detected one other underground tunnel, constructed by Pakistan at the International Border (IB) to facilitate infiltration of terrorists into Jammu and Kashmir, in Kathua district throughout the previous 10 days, a spokesperson of the border guarding power stated.
The secret tunnel was detected throughout an anti-tunnelling operation in the border outpost Pansar space of Hiranagar sector, he stated.
This is the second underground tunnel detected by BSF personnel in Hiranagar sector throughout the previous 10 days, fourth in the previous six months alongside the IB in Samba and Kathua districts and tenth in the previous decade.
On January 13, a 150-metre-long tunnel was detected in Bobiyaan village in the identical sector.
A BSF officer stated the newest tunnel is believed to be 150-metre-long originating from the Pakistan facet with a depth of about 30 ft and three ft diameter.
The entire space has been cordoned off and additional particulars are awaited, he stated.
