Jammu & Kashmir: Two Indian Army soldiers lost their lives in a suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in the Laleali area of the Akhnoor sector, Jammu and Kashmir, on Tuesday. The tragic incident occurred during a routine fence patrol.
Confirming the development, the Indian Army’s White Knight Corps posted on X: “Suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast reported in Laleali in Akhnoor Sector, J&K, during a fence patrol resulting in two fatalities. Own troops are dominating the area and search operations are underway. White Knight Corps salutes and pays tribute to the supreme sacrifice of two gallant soldiers.”
Following the blast, security forces launched a massive search operation in the region to track down any potential threats. Further details are awaited as investigations continue.
