Border Security Force (BSF) successfully neutralized a Pakistani intruder attempting to infiltrate Indian territory in Gujarat's Banaskantha district on Friday night. The intruder disregarded warnings and continued advancing towards the border fence, prompting BSF troops to open fire. This incident occurred amidst heightened security following Pakistan's cross-border activities, including India's Operation Sindoor targeting terror camps.
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