Pakistani 'Bollywood fan' arrested at Wagah border
After being denied Indian visa, Mohammad Abdullah jumped off Wagah border
Mohammad Abdullah being taken to court in Amritsar. PHOTO COURTESY: TIMES OF INDIA
A 21-year-old Pakistani was arrested by India's Border Security Force (BSF) for attempting to enter the country illegally.
According to the Times of India, after the Indian High Commission in Islamabad denied him a visa, Mohammad Abdullah tried to realise his Bollywood dream by hopping off the international border at Wagah on May 25.
He was taken into custody by Indian forces. During interrogation, the security officials found that the young man was a die-hard Bollywood fan and wanted to pursue an acting career in the Hindi film industry.
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The youth, who hails from Swat, was presented in a court in Amritsar, and sent to judicial remand till June 9.
“When I was at the Wagah border, I saw an Indian soldier and went towards him to shake hand but jumped into the Indian territory,” he said.
Despite knowing that the act will land him in trouble, Abdullah said he took the risk for his passion.
"Once back, I will again apply for a visa to visit Mumbai and meet my stars," he added.
According to the Times of India, after the Indian High Commission in Islamabad denied him a visa, Mohammad Abdullah tried to realise his Bollywood dream by hopping off the international border at Wagah on May 25.
He was taken into custody by Indian forces. During interrogation, the security officials found that the young man was a die-hard Bollywood fan and wanted to pursue an acting career in the Hindi film industry.
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The youth, who hails from Swat, was presented in a court in Amritsar, and sent to judicial remand till June 9.
“When I was at the Wagah border, I saw an Indian soldier and went towards him to shake hand but jumped into the Indian territory,” he said.
Despite knowing that the act will land him in trouble, Abdullah said he took the risk for his passion.
"Once back, I will again apply for a visa to visit Mumbai and meet my stars," he added.