Army Soldier Killed In Accidental Mine Blast Along LoC in Poonch

Army Soldier Killed In Accidental Mine Blast Along LoC in Poonch

M S Nazki

Jammu, December 09(GNS): An army trooper was killed in a mine blast near LoC in Mandi area of Poonch district on Monday.

Officials told GNS that during patrolling along LoC, an army soldier accidently stepped on mine triggering a blast.

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.(GNS)

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