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Soldier injured in landmine blast on LoC in Poonch

A soldier was injured in a landmine blast near the Line of Control in Poonch district. He was part of a routine patrol when the accident occurred.

Updated on: Jul 11, 2023, 01:57:53 IST
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A soldier was injured in a landmine blast near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district’s Kirni area on Sunday evening, officials said.

Picture for representational purposes only. (AFP File Photo)
Picture for representational purposes only. (AFP File Photo)

“A soldier, part of a routine patrol, accidentally stepped onto a landmine along the LoC in Kirni area causing a blast. The soldier suffered injuries in the accident. He was shifted to a garrison hospital where his condition is stated to be stable,” said an army official.

 
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