Pak intruder killed near Indo-Pak border in Punjab

A 40-year-old Pakistani intruder was today shot dead by BSF troops near the Indo-Pak border in Punjab's Gurdaspur sector, an official of the force said.

BSF troops noticed suspicious movement near the border fence at the Ghaniake Border Out Post, the official said.

The Pakistani man crossed the border fence and entered Indian territory. BSF troops challenged him but he did not stop, he said.

BSF personnel then opened fire and killed him, the official said.

Pakistani Rangers has been contacted for handing over of the body, he said.