- By Sahelee Rakshit
- Tue, 14 Jan 2025 03:45 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
J-K News: A landmine explosion in the Rajouri area of Jammu and Kashmir today, January 14, injured six soldiers. The incident happened in Nowshera's forward areas. The explosion occurred at approximately 10:45 AM, when one of the soldiers unintentionally stepped on a landmine, according to news agency PTI. The injured have been taken to a hospital, where their health is reportedly stable.
As a preventative measure against infiltration, landmines are frequently placed across the forward regions of Jammu and Kashmir.
Officials also revealed that heavy rains can occasionally relocate these mines, which are intended to prevent infiltrators, raising the possibility of unintentional explosions.
This terrible incident comes after another recent accident in the Bandipore district of Jammu and Kashmir. On January 4, an Army truck went off the road and plunged down a hill close to the Sadar Koot Payen district, killing four troops and injuring three more.
The vehicle was going around a steep curve when the collision happened. Numerous injured people are still in severe condition.
Meanwhile, on Tuesday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed an event in Akhnoor, Jammu, to commemorate Armed Forces Veterans Day. He cautioned Pakistan during the occasion not to establish terrorist camps on PoK territory.
Every year on January 14, Armed Forces Veterans' Day is observed to honour the service of Field Marshal KM Cariappa, the first commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces, who retired on this day in 1953. Since its inaugural celebration in 2016, the day has been observed annually by holding interactive events in honour of the veterans.
An official statement states that the ceremony, which will celebrate Veer Naris and the Armed Forces Veterans, will take place under the auspices of Northern Command.