The Border Security Force on Tuesday shot dead a Pakistani infiltrator along the Indo-Pak border in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir [Images], defence sources said.

Alert BSF troops observed movement along the international border at a post in Chilyari belt of Samba at around 4:40 am, they said.

The infiltrator was negotiating the border fence when troops challenged him, they said adding that he tried to escape towards the Pakistan side.

Security forces opened fire and he died on the spot. His body was recovered, they said adding that further details are awaited.

Meanwhile, a Lashker-e-Tayiba terrorist surrendered before security forces in Doda district.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Bhaderwah area of Doda district on Monday night, official sources said.

The terrorist, Rasheed Ahmed, surrendered during the operation and has been sent for interrogation.