Poonch: An army soldier was killed and two others injured in a landmine blast along the Line of Control in Poonch district on Friday, officials said.
During area domination patrolling in the general area of Krishna Ghati, a mine blast took place, in which an Agniveer was killed and two others suffered injuries, they said.
The injured, one of whom is a JCO, have been shifted to a military hospital and are stable, they added.
“GOC White Knight Corps and all ranks pay solemn tribute to Agniveer Lalit Kumar of 7 JAT Regiment, who made the supreme sacrifice while on an area domination patrol in the general area of Krishna Ghati brigade, following a mine blast,” White Knight Corps said on X.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha also paid tributes. “I pay my heartfelt tributes to Agniveer Lalit Kumar, who made the supreme sacrifice in service to the nation. My deepest condolences to the bereaved family. The nation stands firmly with them, in this hour of grief,” the LG said.
