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Pakistani teenager released after illegal entry via Attari border, Firozpur court says
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 08:22 PM
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A Pakistani minor who crossed into India through the Attari border was detained by the Firozpur Juvenile Justice Court and has now been released.
The Juvenile Justice Court in Firozpur district announced the release of a Pakistani minor who entered India illegally via the Attari border in Punjab.
The teenager was apprehended shortly after crossing, and the court placed him under custody under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act pending further legal steps.
Authorities said the release was carried out after completing the required procedures, and the boy will be handed over to diplomatic channels for repatriation to Pakistan.
The episode underscores continuing concerns about cross‑border infiltration and the treatment of juvenile offenders under Indian law.
The teenager was apprehended shortly after crossing, and the court placed him under custody under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act pending further legal steps.
Authorities said the release was carried out after completing the required procedures, and the boy will be handed over to diplomatic channels for repatriation to Pakistan.
The episode underscores continuing concerns about cross‑border infiltration and the treatment of juvenile offenders under Indian law.