PoK Blast Kills 4 Pakistani Terrorists During Infiltration Attempt, Reports Say

Poonch LoC Blast: Four Pakistani Terrorists, Including LeT Commander, Killed During Infiltration Bid

Four Pakistani terrorists, including a senior Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander, were reportedly killed in a landmine blast while attempting to infiltrate into India across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Monday, according to officials.

The explosion took place in the Satwal-Naki area of the Krishna Ghati sector near the LoC. Officials said a group attempting to cross into Indian territory from the Pakistan-administered side was caught in the blast, which was reportedly triggered by an improvised explosive device (IED).

The deceased have been identified as Muhammad Ishtiaq, Muhammad Faizan, Muhammad Waqas and Muhammad Asim. All four were reportedly residents of Mandla, Madarpur, Tehsil Hajira, in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Faizan was identified as a senior LeT commander.

Security Alert Issued Along the LoC

Following the explosion, security forces heightened surveillance across the sector and issued an alert to prevent any further infiltration attempts.

Satwal-Naki is considered a traditional infiltration route, and security agencies have reported previous attempts by militants to cross into Indian territory through the area.

Officials said the circumstances surrounding the blast are still being examined. Similar incidents have been reported in the past, including instances in which members of Pakistan’s Border Action Team (BAT) were reportedly killed in explosions in the region.

Two Rusted Landmines Found in Mendhar

In a separate development, Army personnel discovered two rusted landmines near the border fence in the Basoni area of Mendhar sector on Monday.

The devices were detected during track construction at approximately 8.25 am and 12.10 pm, officials said. Army experts later neutralised both explosives through controlled detonations.

Heavy Rainfall Can Expose Buried Explosives

Landmines are deployed in forward areas along the LoC as part of the anti-infiltration measures. However, heavy rainfall can sometimes dislodge buried mines and bring them to the surface, creating potential risks for security personnel and local residents.

The latest incidents have prompted renewed vigilance along the sensitive border, with security forces continuing to monitor the area and assess potential threats.