Soldier Injured in Poonch Landmine Accident Near LoC

An army personnel was injured in a landmine explosion near the Line of Control in Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir. The incident occurred during a routine patrol in the Krishna Ghati sector. The landmines, part of an anti-infiltration system, can be displaced by rains, leading to such accidents.

An army personnel was injured in a landmine explosion near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday. The blast happened at 10.50 am in the Nangi-Takeri area of Krishna Ghati sector during a routine patrol, officials reported.

The soldier accidentally stepped on the landmine, sustaining injuries. He was swiftly evacuated to a hospital for treatment. Such incidents occasionally occur as landmines, which are part of an anti-infiltration system, can be displaced by rainfall, according to officials.

The forward areas are dotted with these mines, highlighting the hazards faced in remote, volatile regions. Military patrols are essential to maintaining security along sensitive borders, but these conditions underline the inherent dangers of such duties.