The Indian Army apprehended a Pakistani national near the Line of Control in the Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials confirmed. This apprehension has heightened alertness among security forces, especially after the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, which resulted in 28 fatalities. Security forces have intensified surveillance and patrolling in the region to prevent further infiltration attempts.
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