India, Feb. 26 -- The Border Security Force shot dead an intruder and foiled an infiltration bid along the international border in Pathankot early on Wednesday, officials said.

"At predawn, BSF personnel observed suspicious movement across near the Tashpatan border outpost (BoP) in Pathankot. He was challenged by the troops but paid no heed and kept moving towards the fence. Sensing threat, the personnel neutralised the intruder, a BSF spokesperson said, adding the identity of the intruder was being ascertained.

"A strong protest will be lodged with Pakistan Rangers," the spokesperson added.

On February 21, India and Pakistan held a brigadier-level flag meeting at Chakan Da Bagh on the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district amid a sp...