# Security incidents along the Line of Control in Poonch

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/security-incidents-along-the-line-of-control-in-poonch
> Updated: 2026-10-12T15:05:45.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 3.

Security concerns have escalated in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir near the Line of Control (LoC). On October 8, the Indian Army neutralized a landmine discovered during routine patrolling in the Mendhar subdivision. Officials noted that heavy rains and seasonal flooding can displace these anti-infiltration explosives, posing risks to residents and security patrols.

On October 12, a landmine explosion occurred in the Nangi Takri area of the Krishna Ghati sector. The blast occurred within India’s anti-infiltration obstacle grid during an attempted infiltration from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). The explosion killed four militants, identified as Mohammad Faizan—a senior Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander—along with Mohammad Ishtiyaq, Mohammad Waqas, and Mohammad Asim. All four deceased were residents of the Hajira tehsil in PoJK.

In related developments, the Indian Army has neutralized several weathered or rusted landmines in the neighboring Mendhar sector that were exposed by heavy rainfall. In response to these incidents, security forces have placed the region on high alert and increased surveillance across border areas.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-12: Four militants killed in landmine blast near Poonch LoC

Four militants, including a top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander, were killed by a landmine blast during an infiltration attempt across the Line of Control in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/four-militants-killed-in-landmine-blast-near-poonch-loc

### 2026-10-12: Poonch: Explosion near Line of Control triggers security alert

A suspected IED explosion near the Line of Control in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, has triggered high alert. Reports suggest an infiltration attempt, with claims of four militants killed.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poonch-explosion-near-line-of-control-triggers-security-alert

### 2026-10-08: Indian Army destroys landmine along LoC in Poonch

The Indian Army destroyed a landmine discovered during routine patrolling in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir along the Line of Control.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indian-army-destroys-landmine-along-loc-in-poonch

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