Overview

• The BSF has ordered farmers along the India-Pakistan zero line to clear their fields within 48 hours to improve visibility for border surveillance.
• The directive follows the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 tourists, which has heightened border security and strained Indo-Pak diplomatic relations.
• Farmers cultivating approximately 45,000 acres near the border face challenges in harvesting wheat straw, essential for year-round cattle fodder, within the tight deadline.
• Amritsar deputy commissioner Sakshi Sawhney clarified that announcements to clear fields were not made on behalf of the BSF, urging citizens to verify information through official channels.
• Diplomatic tensions remain high as a BSF jawan, P K Sahu, detained by Pakistan Rangers after an accidental border crossing, awaits resolution.