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Srinagar: In a worrying incident, three Indian Army personnel sustained injuries due to a landmine explosion in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district. Police sources said the mine explosion took place in the Phagwara Gali area of the Mankote sector of Mendhar when a patrolling party along the LoC inadvertently stepped over a landmine. The sudden explosion left the Army personnel injured, prompting immediate action for their evacuation and medical treatment.
The injured personnel were promptly shifted to a nearby medical facility to receive initial medical attention. However, due to the nature of their injuries, two of them were subsequently referred to a military hospital located in Rajouri, where they could receive specialized medical care.
According to sources, officials explained that in forward areas near the Line of Control, an anti-infiltration obstacle system is in place, which includes the placement of landmines as a security measure. Nevertheless, the frequent occurrence of heavy rains can sometimes lead to the displacement of these landmines, potentially resulting in unforeseen accidents like the one witnessed in this incident.
The safety and well-being of Army personnel serving in challenging terrain along the LoC remain a priority for the Indian Army, and detailed investigations are likely to be conducted to determine the exact cause that led to the activation of the landmine.
While landmines are used as defensive tools in the region to deter infiltration attempts, such accidents limelight the risks and challenges faced by soldiers and underscores the importance of continued vigilance in maintaining safety and security along the Line of Control.
