Srinagar: At least four terrorists, including a top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander, were reportedly killed in a landmine blast while attempting to infiltrate across the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district on Monday, according to official sources.&nbsp;The incident took place in the Nangi Takri area of the Krishna Ghati (KG) Sector late this afternoon, when a group of terrorists attempted to sneak into this side of the LoC and triggered a landmine, the sources said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-police-zindabad-cops-hailed-for-serving-food-and-water-treating-injured-protesters-video-1791811797232">‘Delhi Police zindabad’: Cops hailed for serving food and water, treating injured protesters | Video</a>&nbsp;The powerful explosion killed all four members of the group on the spot, they added.&nbsp;The deceased have been identified as Muhammad Ishtiaq, Muhammad Faizan, Muhammad Waqas and Muhammad Asim. They were reportedly residents of Mandla, Madarpur, in Tehsil Hajira of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). Muhammad Faizan was identified by the sources as a top LeT commander.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-arabia-s-response-to-houthi-attacks-to-be-equally-serious-says-energy-minister-1791803528884">Saudi Arabia’s response to Houthi attacks to be ‘equally serious’, says energy minister</a>&nbsp;Forward areas along the LoC remain heavily mined as part of the anti-infiltration grid maintained by security forces to prevent cross-border infiltration. Such landmines pose a significant obstacle to infiltration attempts, and groups attempting to cross these stretches risk sustaining casualties.&nbsp;Further details regarding the incident are awaited. However, the Indian Army is yet to officially confirm the report.

The deceased have been identified as Muhammad Ishtiaq, Muhammad Faizan, Muhammad Waqas and Muhammad Asim. They were reportedly residents of Mandla, Madarpur, in Tehsil Hajira of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). Muhammad Faizan was identified by the sources as a top LeT commander.

Srinagar: At least four terrorists, including a top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander, were reportedly killed in a landmine blast while attempting to infiltrate across the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district on Monday, according to official sources. The incident took place in the Nangi Takri area of the Krishna Ghati (KG) Sector late this afternoon, when a group of terrorists attempted to sneak into this side of the LoC and triggered a landmine, the sources said. Also Read: ‘Delhi Police zindabad’: Cops hailed for serving food and water, treating injured protesters | Video The powerful explosion killed all four members of the group on the spot, they added. The deceased have been identified as Muhammad Ishtiaq, Muhammad Faizan, Muhammad Waqas and Muhammad Asim. They were reportedly residents of Mandla, Madarpur, in Tehsil Hajira of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). Muhammad Faizan was identified by the sources as a top LeT commander. Also Read: Saudi Arabia’s response to Houthi attacks to be ‘equally serious’, says energy minister Forward areas along the LoC remain heavily mined as part of the anti-infiltration grid maintained by security forces to prevent cross-border infiltration. Such landmines pose a significant obstacle to infiltration attempts, and groups attempting to cross these stretches risk sustaining casualties. Further details regarding the incident are awaited. However, the Indian Army is yet to officially confirm the report.

The deceased have been identified as Muhammad Ishtiaq, Muhammad Faizan, Muhammad Waqas and Muhammad Asim. They were reportedly residents of Mandla, Madarpur, in Tehsil Hajira of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). Muhammad Faizan was identified by the sources as a top LeT commander.

Four terrorists, including top LeT commander, killed in landmine blast along LoC in Poonch

An Army jawan was killed and two were injured in a landmine explosion on Friday (July 25) on the Line of Control (LoC) in J&amp;K's Poonch region. The White Knight Corps of the Indian Army took it to X to offer condolences on the death of the soldier and said, "#GOC #WhiteKnightCorps and all ranks pay solemn tribute to Agniveer Lalit Kumar of 7 JAT Regiment, who made the supreme sacrifice, while on an area domination patrol in general area of #Krishna Ghati brigade on 25 July 2025, following a mine blast. We stand with the bereaved family in this hour of grief."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-still-continues-chief-of-defence-staff-says-indian-military-must-remain-at-very-high-level-1753440198463">Operation Sindoor 'still continues': Chief of Defence Staff says Indian military must remain at 'very high' level</a>&nbsp;Operations were also launched in Sari, Ustan, Pathankhor, Lohar Mohalla, Chandimarh, Phagal, Hari top and Kaagwali in Surankote, Limba, and Ucchad and Kallar-Gursai in Mendhar, but no arrests were made, officials said.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GOC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GOC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhiteKnightCorps?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhiteKnightCorps</a> and all ranks pay solemn tribute to Agniveer Lalit Kumar, who made the supreme sacrifice, while on an area domination patrol in general area of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Krishna?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Krishna</a> Ghati brigade on 25 July 2025, following a mine blast. We stand with the bereaved family in this hour of… <a href="https://t.co/kA0VSNl5Qp">pic.twitter.com/kA0VSNl5Qp</a>&mdash; White Knight Corps (@Whiteknight_IA) <a href="https://twitter.com/Whiteknight_IA/status/1948714726290018548?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Security deployment has also been massive in the valley in light of the annual Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage that is currently ongoing. Earlier during the week, Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat presided over a high-level joint meeting to discuss security arrangements for the upcoming Budha Amarnath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/on-26th-anniversary-of-kargil-vijay-diwas-indian-army-kick-starts-a-rally-from-srinagar-to-loc-1753427090991">On 26th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Indian Army kick starts a rally from Srinagar to LoC</a>&nbsp;The 13-day-long 'Budha Amarnath' pilgrimage in Poonch will start on July 28 from Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu and end on August 9. J&amp;K DGP Nalin Prabhat, Special DGP Javaid Gillani, IGP Bhimsen Tuti, and IG CRPF Gopal K Rao arrived at the district police lines at Poonch and conducted a joint security review with Rajouri and Poonch officers for the yatra that is scheduled to take place, officials said.

Army jawan killed two others injured after landmine blast in J&Ks Poonch

An Army jawan was killed and two were injured in a landmine explosion on Friday (July 25) on the Line of Control (LoC) in J&K's Poonch region. The White Knight Corps of the Indian Army took it to X to offer condolences on the death of the soldier and said, "#GOC #WhiteKnightCorps and all ranks pay solemn tribute to Agniveer Lalit Kumar of 7 JAT Regiment, who made the supreme sacrifice, while on an area domination patrol in general area of #Krishna Ghati brigade on 25 July 2025, following a mine blast. We stand with the bereaved family in this hour of grief." Also Read: Operation Sindoor 'still continues': Chief of Defence Staff says Indian military must remain at 'very high' level Operations were also launched in Sari, Ustan, Pathankhor, Lohar Mohalla, Chandimarh, Phagal, Hari top and Kaagwali in Surankote, Limba, and Ucchad and Kallar-Gursai in Mendhar, but no arrests were made, officials said.

Following this, &nbsp;search operations were launched by special operations group of local police, CRPF and Rashtriya Rifles in different areas of Poonch's Surankote and Mendhar regions

Army jawan killed, two others injured after landmine blast in J&K's Poonch

A tragic landmine explosion killed at least eight people when a passenger bus hit an explosive device on the Maiduguri-Damboa road in Nigeria’s Borno State. Several others were injured in the blast. The Borno Governor has assured full medical assistance for the victims.

Deadly landmine blast kills eight in Nigeria's Borno state

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