In Jammu and Kashmir, a Pakistani intruder was shot dead along the Line of Control (LoC) in frontier district Poonch of Jammu division today.<br />''<br />''Akashvani Correspondent reports that the infiltrator was challenged by the army troops guarding the Balakote sector along the LoC in the Mendhar sub-division of the Poonch district when he was trying to sneak into this side from across the border.<br />''<br />''However, the intruder paid no heed to the repeated warnings and tried to flee back when troops opened fire, resulting in his death.<br />''<br />''An IED was recovered from the spot, which was destroyed in situ. Some narcotics were also recovered from the spot and have been seized.<br />''<br />''The whole area has been cordoned off and Searches are going on. Further details are awaited.<br />