3 Landmines discovered During Patrolling On LoC | Anti personnel landmines | Poonch | India & Pakistan | Indian Army | Military | The Amit Gahlyan

** Three landmines were discovered by the Indian Army during a routine patrolling operation along the Line of Control (LoC) at Balnoi area of Mendhar sub division in Poonch district on Tuesday, March 9. The landmines, believed to be planted by Pakistani forces, were defused by the bomb disposal squad of the Army.

** This incident comes amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan over the ceasefire violations and cross-border infiltration attempts by militants. The Army has been maintaining a high alert along the LoC to prevent any such attempts and to safeguard the lives of civilians and soldiers.

** According to sources, the landmines were detected by a patrol party of the 39 Rashtriya Rifles near Balakote sector of Poonch. The patrol party immediately cordoned off the area and informed the higher authorities. A team of experts from the bomb disposal squad reached the spot and safely neutralized the landmines.

** The landmines were of high intensity and could have caused severe damage if triggered. The sources said that the landmines were likely planted by Pakistani forces to target the Indian troops or to facilitate the infiltration of militants into the Indian territory.

** The Army has launched a thorough search operation in the area to check for any other explosive devices or suspicious activities. The Army has also lodged a strong protest with Pakistan over the planting of landmines along the LoC, which is a clear violation of the ceasefire agreement and international norms.

** The Army has reiterated its commitment to uphold the sanctity of the LoC and to respond effectively to any provocation or aggression by Pakistan. The Army has also urged the people living near the LoC to remain vigilant and report any suspicious object or movement to the security forces.