A Pakistani intruder was gunned down on Tuesday by the the Border Security Force (BSF) in Pathankot, Punjab.

The intruder was shot dead in Bamiyal sector along the Indo-Pak International Border (IB). That's where terrorists infiltrated last year to attack an Indian Air Force (IAF) base.

Officials said the BSF observation post detected an intruder's suspicious movements at around 8:15 AM, about 50 metres from the IB fence.

They said the troops challenged the intruder, but seeing no response, they fired. He was killed on the spot.

The exact location where the incident took place is the Simbal border post of the BSF in Bamiyal sector.

Officials said border troops have yet to retrieve the body from near the fence, as the area is witnessing heavy fog.

In January last year, terrorists from across the border infiltrated the sector, and went on to launch an audacious attack on the strategic IAF base.

With inputs from PTI