An accidental mine blast injured a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) and three Army personnel while patrolling near the Line of Control (LoC) in the forward Kalal area of the Nowshera sector in Rajouri district, according to Jammu and Kashmir police officials.
The incident occurred at around 11 am on June 16 when troops of 4 Kumaon were conducting a patrol in the forward LoC area. During the operation, an accidental mine blast took place, injuring one JCO and three Army personnel.
The injured soldiers were immediately evacuated from the site and provided initial medical assistance before being shifted to the Army's Command Hospital in Udhampur for specialised treatment.
Officials said the Kalal sector is a sensitive stretch along the LoC where troops regularly undertake patrols to maintain operational vigilance and prevent infiltration attempts.
The condition of the injured personnel is being closely monitored, while authorities continue to assess the circumstances surrounding the blast.
