An Indian Army soldier was killed and two others injured in a landmine explosion along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Friday, officials confirmed.
The incident occurred during an area domination patrol in the Krishna Ghati sector when a mine blast took place, resulting in the death of Agniveer Lalit Kumar of the 7 JAT Regiment. Two other personnel, including a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO), sustained injuries in the blast.
The injured soldiers were evacuated to a military hospital and are reported to be in stable condition.
In a tribute posted on X (formerly Twitter), the White Knight Corps said, “GOC White Knight Corps and all ranks pay solemn tribute to Agniveer Lalit Kumar of 7 JAT Regiment, who made the supreme sacrifice while on an area domination patrol in the general area of Krishna Ghati brigade, following a mine blast.”