India, May 24 -- The Border Security Force (BSF) on Friday night shot down a suspected Pakistani intruder who had crossed over the India-Pakistan border near Gujarat's Banaskantha district.

"Vigilant troops detected a suspicious Individual walking towards the border fence after crossing the International Border," a statement issued by the BSF, Gujarat, said.

The statement added that the "intruder was challenged by BSF personnel", but he disregarded the warnings and continued to move forward. In response, the troops "opened fire, neutralising the intruder on the spot."

Further details regarding the identity of the intruder or the motives behind the infiltration attempt are yet to be disclosed, as investigations are ongoing.

The Banaska...