Two Soldiers Injured in Landmine Explosion Near LOC in Poonch District

Incident Overview

In Mendhar, Jammu, on August 5, two soldiers sustained injuries due to an explosion from a landmine near the Line of Control (LOC) in Poonch district. Officials reported that the incident occurred while the soldiers were attempting to deactivate the landmine in the Kanga Gali area of the Mendhar sector.

Immediate Response

The injured personnel were promptly transported to a military hospital for medical attention. According to reports, the landmine was detected by a patrol team, prompting the call for specialists to safely neutralize the explosive device.

Additional Findings

In a related development, an unexploded ordnance, believed to be a grenade, was discovered in the Nalwa Degwar Terwan area. This rusted device was later safely disposed of by the army's bomb disposal squad. It was reportedly spotted by laborers engaged in road construction in the vicinity.