Two soldiers from the Army, including a captain, lost their lives and another was injured after a bomb exploded near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Akhnoor area on Tuesday. Officials believe the bomb was planted by terrorists. The Army confirmed the deaths and said their soldiers are in control of the area while search missions are ongoing.
The soldiers were on patrol when the powerful explosion happened at around 3:50 PM near their camp in Bhattal. The injured soldier was quickly taken to a hospital, but sadly, two of them, including a captain, passed away from their injuries. The good news is that the other wounded soldier is expected to recover.
The Jammu-based White Knight Corps of the Army honored these brave soldiers for their ultimate sacrifice. After the explosion, the area was secured, and searches were launched to find any suspects connected to the incident.
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