J&K: Six Soldiers Injured in Landmine Explosion Near LoC in Rajouri
Six soldiers were injured in a landmine explosion near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Nowshera sector of J&K’s Rajouri district on Tuesday, officials reported.
Jammu: Six soldiers were injured in a landmine explosion near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Nowshera sector of J&K’s Rajouri district on Tuesday, officials reported.
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Incident Details and Injuries
The explosion occurred around 10:45 a.m. when a soldier on patrol accidentally stepped on a landmine. The blast resulted in injuries to six soldiers. “All the injured army soldiers have been shifted to a hospital, and attending doctors have described their condition as stable,” an official stated.
Landmines and Security Near the LoC
The areas near the LoC on the Indian side are typically secured with landmines to prevent infiltration and terrorist activities. However, some landmines may drift from their original location due to rain or other environmental factors, leading to incidents like today’s explosion. “Tragedies like today are caused by these landmines called drift mines,” explained a senior army officer.
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Anti-Terror Operations and Rising Tensions
The army and other security forces have been conducting aggressive anti-terror operations targeting terrorists, their over-ground workers (OGWs), and sympathizers. These operations were ordered by Lt Governor Manoj Sinha following a series of attacks carried out by terrorists over the past few months against the army, police, and civilians.
Intelligence agencies suggest that terrorist handlers across the LoC were frustrated by the peaceful Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in J&K and have escalated attacks to instill fear and disrupt the peace. Despite the prevailing calm, these terrorist attacks aim to keep tensions high in the region.
