JAMMU: Six Army jawans were injured in a landmine blast near a forward post along the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowshera sector of J&K’s Rajouri district early Tuesday. The accidental explosion occurred when the troops, during a routine patrol, stepped over a strayed mine, officials said.
“The six soldiers were immediately shifted to 150 General Hospital, Rajouri, for treatment,” said an official, adding that their condition was stated as “stable”.
Forward areas along the LoC are dotted with landmines as part of the anti-infiltration security grid. These mines sometimes get relocated due to soil erosion and heavy rain, triggering such accidents.