Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Army Destroys Landmine Found During Patrol in Poonch
Army troops found a landmine while patrolling in Balakote, in Poonch district.
A special bomb disposal team safely destroyed it.
Landmines are used in some forward areas as part of a system meant to stop people from crossing the border unnoticed.
Heavy rain and floods can move them from where they were placed.
A displaced landmine can be dangerous to soldiers and people nearby.
Officials say people should never touch or move a suspicious object.
They should tell a security checkpoint or police outpost so trained experts can handle it.
Army troops found a landmine during routine patrolling in Balakote’s forward area in Poonch district.
A bomb disposal team safely destroyed the landmine.
Officials said landmines form part of the anti-infiltration obstacle system along forward areas of the Line of Control.
Rain and seasonal flooding can displace landmines, creating risks for patrols and local residents.
Authorities advise people not to touch suspicious objects and to report discoveries to security or police.
- Who
- Army troops and a bomb disposal team.
- What
- A landmine was detected during a patrol and safely destroyed.
- When
- Thursday; the article does not give a calendar date.
- Where
- The Balakote forward area in Mendhar subdivision, Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir.
- Why
- The landmine was destroyed to prevent an incident after it was found during routine patrolling.
- Location
- Balakote forward area, Mendhar subdivision, Poonch district
- Discovery
- During routine patrolling
- Response
- A bomb disposal team destroyed the landmine
- Landmine purpose
- Part of an anti-infiltration obstacle system in forward areas along the Line of Control
- Displacement risk
- Heavy rain and seasonal flooding can wash or drift landmines from their original positions
- Public advice
- Do not touch or move suspicious objects; report them to a security checkpoint or police outpost
- Earlier discovery mentioned
- Two landmines were found near Basooni Top on October 5 and destroyed in a controlled explosion