A Pakistani intruder was shot dead by Border Security Force personnel while attempting to cross the India-Pakistan border in Gujarat's Banaskantha district, officials confirmed on Saturday.

The Border Security Force (BSF) shot dead a Pakistani intruder attempting to enter from the India-Pakistan international border in Gujarat, an official said on Saturday.

Alert BSF troops spotted a suspicious person advancing towards the border fence after crossing the international border in Banaskantha on Friday night, the BSF stated in a release.

"They challenged the intruder, but he continued to advance, prompting them to open fire. The intruder was neutralised on the spot," the release said.

Based On A PTI Report