New Delhi/Amritsar, Mar 9 (PTI) A Bangladeshi national has been apprehended by the Border Security Force (BSF) while trying to intrude into India from along the International Border on Thursday, a force spokesperson said.

The man was apprehended on the intervening night of March 8-9 in the area of border post Rajatal in Amritsar sector of Punjab, he said.

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"The man was fired upon by the BSF troops on duty and subsequently arrested. His search was conducted."

"During initial questioning he revealed his identity as a Bangladeshi national. His questioning will be further carried out and next course of action will be taken," the spokesperson said.

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