Poonch, Jammu & Kashmir: A Pakistani soldier has been arrested by the Indian army in Kerni sector of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir.
Arif Ali, who belongs to the of 25 Frontier Force of the Pakistani army, was arrested at around 6 this morning. No weapons have been found in his possession.
Ali is currently being questioned by army officials. According to sources,
he has told his interrogators that he was hoping for asylum in India. He has reportedly also told them that lack off basic amenities has led to frustration among his colleagues deployed along the Line of Control.
Officials however say he will soon be sent back to Pakistan.
In October 2011, Pakistan had allowed an Indian helicopter that had strayed across from Kargil to return to India within four hours.
Indian army arrests Pakistani soldier in Poonch | NDTV.com