Fate of BSF jawan who strayed into Pak uncertain

THE fate of Border Security Force (BSF) constable PK Sahu, who inadvertently crossed over the border into Pakistan a few days ago, hangs in the balance as back-to-back meetings between BSF officials and the Pakistan Rangers fail to yield any result.

- MUKESH RANJAN @New Delhi

Over the past eight days, seven meetings have been held between officials of the two forces regarding his release. But the discussions didn't make any headway as the BSF officials were met with the same reply from their Pakistani counterparts each time — "We are waiting for directions from the higher-ups."