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An accidental mine blast injured a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) and three Army personnel while patrolling near the Line of Control (LoC) in the forward Kalal area of the Nowshera sector in Rajouri district, according to Jammu and Kashmir police officials.
According to the Station House Officer (SHO) ofNowsheraPolice Station, the incident occurred at around 11 am on June 16 when troops of 4 Kumaon were conducting a patrol in the forward LoC area. During the operation, an accidental mine blast took place, injuring one JCO and three Army personnel.
The injured soldiers were immediately evacuated from the site and provided initial medical assistance before being shifted to the Army's Command Hospital inUdhampurfor specialised treatment.
Officials said the Kalal sector is a sensitive stretch along the LoC where troops regularly undertake patrols to maintain operational vigilance and prevent infiltration attempts.
The condition of the injured personnel is being closely monitored, while authorities continue to assess the circumstances surrounding the blast.
Meanwhile,Operation Sheruwaliis still ongoing …
JCO injured in landmine blast in J&K's Rajouri
JCO injured in landmine blast in J&K's Rajouri
A Junior Commissioned Officer was injured in a landmine blast during a routine patrol along the Line of Control in Rajouri district. Naib Subedar Hiteshwar Gogoi of the 14 Assam Regiment was rushed for medical treatment. Such incidents are attributed to displaced mines, with recent similar accidents involving Army personnel in the region.
J&K: JCO, 3 soldiers injured in accidental mine blast in Rajouri
J&K: JCO, 3 soldiers injured in accidental mine blast in Rajouri
An accidental mine blast injured a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) and three Army personnel while patrolling near the Line of Control (LoC) in the forward Kalal area of the Nowshera sector in Rajouri district, according to Jammu and Kashmir police officials.
According to the Station House Officer (SHO) of Nowshera Police Station, the incident occurred at around 11 am on June 16 when troops of 4 Kumaon were conducting a patrol in the forward LoC area. During the operation, an accidental mine blast took place, injuring one JCO and three Army personnel.
The injured soldiers were immediately evacuated from the site and provided initial medical assistance before being shifted to the Army's Command Hospital in Udhampur for specialised treatment.
Officials said the Kalal sector is a sensitive stretch along the LoC where troops regularly undertake patrols to maintain operational vigilance and prevent infiltration attempts. The condition of the injured personnel is being closely monitored, while authorities continue to assess the circumstances surrounding the blast.
Meanwhile, Operation Sheruwali is still ongoing in the…
J-K: Army JCO, 3 soldiers injured in accidental mine blast along LoC in ...
J-K: Army JCO, 3 soldiers injured in accidental mine blast along LoC in ...
J-K: Army JCO, 3 soldiers injured in accidental mine blast along LoC in Rajouri
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Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 17 : An accidental mine blast injured a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) and ...
J-K: Army JCO, 3 soldiers injured in accidental mine blast along LoC in Rajouri
Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 17 : An accidental mine blast injured a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) and three Army personnel while patrolling near the Line of Control (LoC) in the forward Kalal area of the Nowshera sector in Rajouri district, according to Jammu and Kashmir police officials.
According to the Station House Officer (SHO) of Nowshera Police Station, the incident occurred at around 11 am on June 16 when troops of 4 Kumaon were conducting a patrol in the forward LoC area. During the operation, an accidental mine blast took place, injuring one JCO and three Army personnel.
The injured soldiers were immediately evacuated from the site and provided initial medical assistance before b…
JCO, 3 soldiers hurt in accidental blast along LoC in Jammu & Kashmir’s Rajouri
JCO, 3 soldiers hurt in accidental blast along LoC in Jammu & Kashmir’s Rajouri
Four Army personnel, including a JCO and three jawans, were injured in an accidental landmine blast during a patrol near the LoC in Rajouri district. The explosion occurred during an area domination exercise in a forward area, with displaced mines due to rain cited as a potential cause.
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Two Army personnel were seriously injured in an accidental grenade explosion during a training exercise near the Line of Control in Poonch
Two soldiers were seriously injured during a training exercise near the LoC in Poonch and later airlifted to Udhampur for specialised treatment
Two
Indian Army
personnel
were seriously injured on Friday after a grenade accidentally exploded during a training exercise near the
Line of Control
(LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s
Poonch sector
.
The incident occurred around 12.30 pm near an
Army forward post
in the Malti sector close to the LoC. Army personnel were conducting routine training and weapon-handling drills when the
grenade accidentally detonated
.
The blast left two soldiers with
serious injuries
. They were immediately shifted to the 425 Field Hospital in Poonch, where they received
initial medical treatment
.
Given the severity of their condition, the Army later arranged an air evacuation and moved both personnel to the
Northern Command Hospital
in Udhampur for specialised care.
The injured soldiers have been identified as
La…
Jammu and Kashmir: 3 Army personnel injured in blast during patrol ...
Jammu and Kashmir: 3 Army personnel injured in blast during patrol ...
Three Army personnel, including a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO), were injured in an explosion near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Rajouri sector on Tuesday, according to sources.
The soldiers were on a routine patrol when the blast occurred. All three injured personnel were immediately evacuated and rushed to a military hospital for treatment.
Sources said the exact cause of the explosion has not yet been determined, and investigations are underway to ascertain the circumstances that led to the incident.
News agency PTI reported that the blast was caused by the accidental activation of a landmine during an area domination patrol by Army personnel in the forward Kalal area of the Nowshera sector. As part of anti-infiltration measures, the forward areas are dotted with landmines, which can sometimes be washed away by rain, resulting in such accidents, officials told PTI.
This is the third explosion-related incident involving Army personnel in the past 10 days. Earlier, two soldiers were killed in an accidental grenade blast in the Uri sector. In a separate incident in Poonch, two Army personnel sustaine…
Two army soldiers injured in accidental grenade blast near LoC ...
Two army soldiers injured in accidental grenade blast near LoC ...
Two Indian Army soldiers sustained injuries after an accidental grenade explosion during a routine training exercise near the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district. Both are in stable condition.
Two Indian Army soldiers were injured in an accidental grenade explosion during a training exercise near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district.
According to officials, the incident occurred while troops were conducting a routine training session in a forward area close to the LoC. The injured soldiers were immediately evacuated to the Army's base hospital, where they are currently undergoing treatment. Officials said that both soldiers are in stable condition.
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The Army has confirmed the incident and has initiated an inquiry to ascertain the exact circumstances that led to the accidental blast. Further details are awaited.
The incident comes just days after a similar tragedy in which two Indian Army personnel lost their lives in an accidental grenade explosion in the Uri sector of north Kas…
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2×broadly confirmedA Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) and three Army personnel were injured in an accidental mine blast during a patrol near the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district.
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timesofindia“Four Army personnel, including a JCO and three jawans, were injured in an accidental landmine blast during a patrol near the LoC in Rajouri district.”
hindustantimes.com“An accidental mine blast injured a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) and three Army personnel while patrolling near the Line of Control (LoC) in the forward Kalal area of the Nowshera sector in Rajouri district, according to Jammu and Kashmir police officials.”
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The accidental mine blast occurred during an area domination exercise in a forward area.
timesofindia
The accidental mine blast occurred during a patrol in the forward LoC area conducted by troops of 4 Kumaon.
hindustantimes.com
The mine blast occurred in the Kalal sector of the Nowshera sector in Rajouri district.
hindustantimes.com
The injured personnel were evacuated from the site and provided initial medical assistance before being shifted to the Army's Command Hospital in Udhampur for specialised treatment.
hindustantimes.com
The Kalal sector is a sensitive stretch along the LoC where troops regularly undertake patrols to maintain operational vigilance and prevent infiltration attempts.
hindustantimes.com
The condition of the injured personnel is being closely monitored.
hindustantimes.com
Displaced mines due to rain are cited as a potential cause of the blast.
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“Four Army personnel, including a JCO and three jawans, were injured in an accidental landmine blast during a patrol near the LoC in Rajouri district.”
→ A JCO and three soldiers were injured in an accidental blast during a patrol near the LoC in Rajouri district.
hindustantimes.com
“An accidental mine blast injured a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) and three Army personnel while patrolling near the Line of Control (LoC) in the forward Kalal area of the Nowshera sector in Rajouri district, according to Jammu and Kashmir police officials.”
→ A JCO and three soldiers were injured in an accidental blast during a patrol near the LoC in Rajouri district.
hindustantimes.com
“Officials said the Kalal sector is a sensitive stretch along the LoC where troops regularly undertake patrols to maintain operational vigilance and prevent infiltration attempts.”
→ Troops regularly patrol the Kalal sector along the LoC.
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