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BSF apprehends Pak fisherman on Indian side AHMEDABAD, Oct 5: The Border Security Force has apprehended a Pakistani fisherman with an “engine-fitted wooden boat” on Indian side of the Sir Creek, officials said.The fisherman, caught late Wednesday evening, has been identified as Md Khamesa of the Sindh province in the neighbouring country, the BSF said.Sir Creek is a tidal estuary – partially enclosed coastal body – that separates Gujarat from the Pakistani province of Sindh.“On 04/10/2023, late evening, BSF patrolling party observed suspicious movement on Indian side Sir Creek. Immediately BSF troops rushed to the spot and apprehended 01 Pak fisherman with an engine fitted wooden boat close to Sir Creek,” PRO BSF Gujarat said.“Apprehended Pak fisherman’s identity has been ascertained as Md Khamesa, age 50 yrs, and is a resident of village Shahbandar in Sujawal district of Sindh, Pakistan,” it further said. (PTI)

 

Gangster ‘Joga’ held by Delhi Police after 4 years wait NEW DELHI, Oct 5: The Delhi Police on Thursday arrested a notorious gangster who was being chased by the Haryana and Rajasthan police for the last four years.An official said on Thursday that the accused was involved in several cases, including murder, dacoity and under the Arms Act.Rajasthan Police had also declared a reward of Rs 25,000 on information leading to the arrest of Joginder a.k.a ‘Joga’, a resident of Krishan Vihar. He was heading the Panchal and Joga gang.Police said that he was previously involved in 38 cases of murder, robbery, attempt to murder, and the Arms Act, among others.According to police, acting immediately on a tip-off, a team was strategically positioned at two different locations near Anand Maya Hospital in Ram Garh, Jahangirpuri. At around 6:55 p.m., they noticed a person sitting on a chair in a room at Anand Maya Hospital.During interrogation, he confessed to planning a robbery and revealed that he had committed various crimes. (IANS)

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