The man identified as Arshad Ahmed of Karol village, Sialkote district in Pakistan was arrested this morning by Border Security Force troops during patrolling along the international border in Jammu district.
Police sources added that questioning is on in the case.
Meanwhile, in a separate incident a youth suspected of being a police informer was killed by Hizbul Mujahideen militants in Doda district.
Three militants barged into the house of Abdul Hamid and indiscriminately fired on him last night, police sources said.
The militants fled while Hamid died on spot, as police and security forces rushed to the scene after hearing gun shots.
The troops have cordoned the area and launched search operations to track down the militants, the police said.
Published 20 July 2009, 06:14 IST