In a tragic incident, two Indian Army soldiers, including a captain, were killed, and one critically injured after terrorists triggered an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in the Akhnoor sector of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. The explosion occurred at 3:30 pm near the Line of Control (LoC) during a patrolling operation, confirmed the Indian Army.
The injured soldier was airlifted to a nearby Army hospital and is now reported to be out of danger. The Jammu-based White Knight Corps unit of the Indian Army confirmed the incident on social media platform X, stating, “Suspected Improvised Explosive Device blast reported in #Laleali in #Akhnoor Sector during a fence patrol resulting in two fatalities. Own troops are dominating the area, and search #operations are underway.”
The Army has mobilized additional troops to conduct a massive search operation along the LoC to track down the perpetrators. The White Knight Corps paid tribute to the fallen soldiers, saluting their supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. This attack highlights the ongoing security challenges in the region, with the Indian Army continuing its efforts to combat terrorism and ensure the safety of its personnel and civilians. Further details are awaited as the search operation progresses.
