Pakistan returns seven Indians who crossed border during 2023 floods

Pakistan has handed over seven Indians detained after accidental border crossings during the 2023 floods to the BSF at Attari, ending months to years of custody across the border. The exchange occurred at the Attari-Wagah crossing.

On February 1, 2026, Pakistan handed over seven Indian nationals to India's Border Security Force (BSF) at the Attari-Wagah border crossing. These individuals had accidentally crossed into Pakistan during the 2023 floods, leading to their detention for periods ranging from months to years.

The handover concludes their custody across the border. Reports indicate that the Indians were held in various facilities in Pakistan before being repatriated.

Keywords from the source highlight aspects such as Indians in Pakistan, prisoner exchanges, and India-Pakistan border relations, with involvement of the Pakistan army. No additional details or direct quotes are provided in the sources.

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