Overview

• A Pakistani man was shot dead by the Border Security Force (BSF) while attempting to cross into Indian territory in Gujarat's Banaskantha district on May 23.
• BSF personnel observed the intruder advancing toward the border fence and issued multiple warnings, which were ignored, prompting them to open fire.
• No weapons or identification documents were found on the deceased, and investigations are underway to determine his identity and purpose.
• The incident follows heightened security measures along the India-Pakistan border after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and India's Operation Sindoor targeting terror camps.
• BSF has intensified patrolling and surveillance in the region to prevent further infiltration attempts as tensions between the two nations remain high.