Lahore, December 28
India and Pakistan today agreed that people who inadvertently cross the frontier would be immediately returned to their respective countries. The decision was made during a five-day biannual meeting of officials of the Pakistan Rangers and India's Border Security Force here.

A statement issued after the talks said the two sides decided to continue efforts to ensure peace and tranquility on the international border.

The two border guard forces agreed that people who inadvertently cross the frontier would be immediately returned to their respective countries. The two sides reached consensus on using communication channels more effectively to control violations on the frontier. They also agreed on “zero tolerance” for smuggling. Consensus was reached stopping illegal construction‚ removal of wild growth and maintenance of boundary pillars. — PTI