Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Agniveer Killed, Soldiers Injured in LoC Landmine Blast
Imagine some soldiers were walking around near the border, and suddenly, there was a big boom!
A young soldier, called an Agniveer, sadly died because of a landmine.
Two other soldiers got hurt and were taken to the hospital.
It happened near a place called Poonch, close to where India and Pakistan's borders meet.
The explosion occurred during a regular patrol, so the army is trying to figure out exactly what happened.
They're also remembering and honoring the soldier who died.
An Agniveer was killed and two other soldiers injured in a landmine explosion near the LoC in Poonch.
The explosion occurred during routine patrolling near the Victor Post in Salotri village.
The deceased Agniveer was identified as Lalit Kumar of the Jat Regiment.
Injured soldiers were immediately shifted to the hospital, and their condition is stable.
An investigation has been started to ascertain the circumstances of the explosion.
- Who
- An Agniveer and two other soldiers were involved.
- What
- A landmine explosion.
- When
- During routine patrolling.
- Where
- Near the LoC in Poonch, Salotri village.
- Why
- An investigation is underway to determine the cause.
- Incident Type
- Landmine Explosion
- Location
- Poonch, near LoC
- Casualties
- 1 killed, 2 injured
- Deceased
- Agniveer Lalit Kumar
- Unit
- Jat Regiment
- Injured
- JCO and other soldier