JAMMU, Dec 9: An army soldier lost his life in a mine explosion near the Line of Control in the Mandi area of Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Monday.
Officials reported that while patrolling the LoC, an army soldier inadvertently stepped on a mine, causing it to detonate.
In this incident, one soldier, identified as Havildar Subaish (39), suffered critical injuries. He was promptly transported to a medical facility, but doctors pronounced him dead upon arrival.
Subsequently, the police have filed a case regarding the incident and an investigation is underway.
“#GOC #WhiteknightCorps and all ranks extend their heartfelt tributes to the # braveheart Havaldar V Subbaiah Varikunta of 25 RR, who made the ultimate sacrifice during an area dominance patrol in the vicinity of #ThanedarTekri, #Poonch, on 09 Dec 2024, following a mine explosion. Our deepest sympathies go out to the grieving family. We stand resolutely with them during this difficult time,” stated the White Knight Corps on X.
