Two days ahead of Amarnath Yatra, a Pakistani intruder was shot dead near the international border in the RS Pura sector of Jammu by BSF, in Jammu and Kashmir, said a senior BSF officer.

Earlier, Doda Police with the help of security forces arrested one terrorist, a resident of Koti Doda. One Chinese pistol, two magazines, 14 live cartridges and one mobile phone were recovered from his possession.

The terrorist, named Fareed Ahmed, is the son of Ghulam Hassan who is also a resident of Koti Doda.

The terrorist was in touch with terror commanders across the Border. An FIR under relevant sections of law has been registered in Doda Police Station. Further investigation into the matter is in progress.