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Security incidents along the Line of Control in Poonch
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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. By On October 12, a suspected IED landmine explosion occurred in the Krishna Valley sector near the Satwal-Naki area. Reports suggest Nangi Takri area of the incident may have involved Krishna Ghati sector. The blast occurred within India’s anti-infiltration obstacle grid during an attempted infiltration from the Pakistani side, with unconfirmed reports indicating that Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). The explosion killed four individuals, including a militants, identified as Mohammad Faizan—a senior Lashkar-e-Taiba commander, (LeT) commander—along with Mohammad Ishtiyaq, Mohammad Waqas, and Mohammad Asim. All four deceased were killed. Additionally, residents of the Hajira tehsil in PoJK. In related developments, the Indian Army recovered and has neutralized two several weathered or rusted landmines during track construction in the neighboring Mendhar sector. sector that were exposed by heavy rainfall. In response to these events, incidents, security forces have placed the region on high alert and increased surveillance and heightened alertness across border areas.
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