In Jammu and Kashmir, an Army personnel was injured in a landmine explosion near the Line of Control in Poonch district today. The soldier suffered injury when the landmine got activated after he accidentally stepped over it during patrolling in a forward village in Kerni sector late Sunday night. The injured soldier was shifted to a military hospital and his condition was stated to be “stable”. As part of an anti-infiltration obstacle system, the forward areas are dotted with landmines which sometimes get washed away by rains resulting in such types of accidents. However, in view of the inclement weather, the vigil along the Line of Control and International Border was intensified to thwart any attempt of infiltration by terrorists from across the border.

Meanwhile, the Army along with police launched a joint search operation in Gursai top, Shidhara and adjoining areas in Mendhar sector in the morning today