Four Pakistani intruders killed in landmine explosion in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district
According to Army sources, the four people who died were terrorists attempting to cross into Indian territory.
PTC News Desk: Four suspected Pakistani infiltrators were killed in a landmine explosion in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district after they came close to the Line of Control (LoC). The incident took place near Nangi Tekri, a strategic location in the Krishna Ghati sector, which has traditionally been used by terrorists as an infiltration route.
According to Military Intelligence sources, the troops spotted four bodies following the explosion. Later, the Pakistani Army retrieved two of the bodies, while the other two remained at the spot until late evening. The Indian Army has increased security along the Line of Control (LoC) amid fears of further infiltration attempts by Pakistani militants.
According to Army sources, the four people who died were terrorists attempting to cross into Indian territory. However, posts shared by Pakistani social media accounts claimed that the four were civilians repairing water pipes near the LoC when the incident occurred. The Army has not issued an official statement confirming the details.
The Krishna Ghati sector has dense forests, steep slopes and ridges, making it a possible route for infiltration. The thick vegetation provides cover, while caves offer places to hide.
In 2017, a Pakistani Army Border Action Team (BAT) crossed into Indian territory and attacked an Indian patrol near the LoC. Two Indian soldiers were killed, and their bodies were mutilated.
Over the past week, the Army detected and defused around a dozen landmines in areas near the LoC in Poonch district.Landmines are placed near the LoC to prevent infiltration. However, heavy rain and landslides can sometimes dislodge them from their original positions.
In a separate incident on Monday, Army personnel found two rusted landmines near the border fence at Basooni Top in the Mendhar sector. The explosives were spotted during track construction in the morning and were later destroyed by Army experts in a controlled explosion.