JAMMU, Dec 9: An army soldier was martyred in a mine blast near LoC in Mandi area of Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday.
Officials said that during patrolling along LoC, an army soldier accidently stepped on mine triggering a blast.
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In this incident one army soldier (Havildar) identified as Subaish (39) was critically injured. He was immediately evacuated to hospital where doctors declared him brought dead.
Meanwhile, police has registered a case in this regard and investigation has been taken up.
“#GOC #WhiteknightCorps and all ranks pay solemn tribute to the # braveheart Havaldar V Subbaiah Varikunta of 25 RR, who made the supreme sacrifice during an area domination patrol in the general area of #ThanedarTekri, #Poonch, on 09 Dec 2024, following a mine blast. Our deepest condolences to the bereaved family. We stand steadfastly with them in this hour of grief,” White Knight Corps post on X.
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