Fire from across LoC engulfs forest area in Poonch, mines explode

JAMMU :  Several mines exploded along the Line of Control  as fire from across the border engulfed the forest area in Poonch district of  Jammu and Kashmir.
“Forest fire from across the border last night spread 100 meters inside our territory manned by Punjab regiment,” official sources  here today said.
They said the fire was so devastating that several  mines exploded in Phagwari area of  Mendhar tehsil close to the LoC.
“No  loss to life or major damage to any property was reported so far,” sources  added.  (UNI)