Two Army Personnel Injured In Landmine Explosion In Jammu And Kashmir
Two Indian Army soldiers were injured in a landmine explosion near the Line of Control in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir. Officials suspect the blast was caused by an old anti-personnel mine that shifted due to recent heavy rainfall and soil erosion.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the ongoing security risks posed by legacy landmines in conflict-prone border regions, which remain a threat to both military personnel and civilians.
Two Army personnel were injured in a landmine explosion near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri sector of north Kashmir's Baramulla district.The blast occurred in the vicinity of the Upper Garh Forward Post manned by 8 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), operating under 12 Infantry Brigade in the Kamalkote sub-sector of Uri.According to officials, troops immediately evacuated the injured soldiers from the site. They were airlifted to the Army's Base Hospital in Badamibagh, Srinagar, where they are currently undergoing treatment.
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