PoJK Woman Repatriated in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch

PTK NEWS DESK

Jammu, May 21: A 45-year-old woman from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) was repatriated to Pakistan on Tuesday, following her inadvertent crossing into Indian territory. The woman, Naseem Fatma, a resident of Sakhi Nath village in Kotli district, was detained by the Indian Army late Saturday night in the forward village of Pukherni in Nowshera sector of Rajouri district.

Upon discovering her presence, Indian authorities promptly contacted their Pakistani counterparts to facilitate her return. On humanitarian grounds, Fatma was handed over to the Pakistan Army at the Chakan-da-Bagh border crossing this afternoon. The repatriation process saw the presence of civil officers from both India and Pakistan, ensuring a smooth transfer back to her family.

The incident highlights the ongoing humanitarian efforts by both nations despite the strained relations and underscores the importance of cross-border cooperation in such situations.