According to a report by state-run Radio Pakistan cited by Dawn, two unarmed Pakistani civilians were killed and another was wounded after India’s Border Security Force (BSF) opened fire near the international border in Kasur.
Security sources reported that three residents of Ladhar village had stepped slightly past a border pillar when BSF personnel opened fire without prior warning. The sources emphasized that none of the individuals were armed or attempting to cross the border fence.
What happened
State media identified the two deceased civilians as Azmat Rasool and Mohsin Jutt, both residents of Jattan Wali Haveli in Ladhar village. Details regarding the identity or current condition of the injured civilian were not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
Key facts
- Two Pakistani civilians were killed and one was injured by BSF firing near the Kasur border line.
- Pakistani security sources stated the victims were entirely unarmed and made no attempt to cross the border fence.
- Official sources described the firing as a violation of established standard operating procedures and bilateral border agreements.
- Indian media labeled the victims as alleged infiltrators, a characterization that Pakistani state media dismissed as a false narrative.
Why it matters
The incident took place one day after Inter-Services Public Relations Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry dismissed Indian claims concerning the neutralisation of a terrorist allegedly tied to the Pakistani military. During a press conference, Lt Gen Chaudhry presented the individual in question to dispute the claim. When asked about potential conflict, he stated that Pakistan's armed forces remain ready for any military moves and warned of a very harsh response.
Source: Dawn - Home · Published October 02, 2026 · Image via Dawn - Home