Three Pakistani smugglers, carrying 24 kg of heroin worth 120 crore rupees in the international market, were shot dead by BSF on the Indo-Pak border as they were trying to sneak into Indian territory. BSF officials said in Attari today that the Pakistani intruders were shot dead at Mullapur village during the cross firing with night patrolling party of BSF.

A search operation was launched this morning during which bodies of the slain intruders were found, besides, 24 kg of heroin. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the spot. A senior official said that the search operation was still in progress. He said, more recovery of drugs and arms is expected after completion of search operation.