Four Pakistani Terrorists Killed in PoK Blast During Attempted Infiltration into India

Four Pakistani Terrorists, Including Top LeT Commander, Killed in LoC Blast in Poonch

Four Pakistani terrorists, including a senior Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander, were killed in a landmine explosion while allegedly attempting to infiltrate into India across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Monday, officials said.

The blast occurred in the Satwal-Naki area of the Krishna Ghati sector, near the LoC, when a group from the Pakistan-administered side allegedly attempted to cross into Indian territory. The explosion, reportedly triggered by an improvised explosive device (IED), prompted security forces to strengthen surveillance along the border.

The deceased have been identified as Muhammad Ishtiaq, Muhammad Faizan, Muhammad Waqas and Muhammad Asim. Officials said the four were residents of Mandla, Madarpur, Tehsil Hajira, in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Faizan has been identified as a senior LeT commander.

Security Tightened Along the Line of Control

The explosion prompted security forces to issue an alert across the sector and intensify vigilance along the LoC to assess the situation and prevent any possible infiltration attempt.

Satwal-Naki is regarded as a traditional infiltration route, and security agencies have previously reported attempts by militants to enter Indian territory through this stretch.

Officials said the exact circumstances surrounding Monday’s explosion are still being investigated. Similar incidents have occurred in the area in the past, with reports of several members of Pakistan’s Border Action Team (BAT) being killed in comparable blasts.

Two Landmines Found in Mendhar Sector

In a separate incident on Monday, Indian Army personnel detected two rusted landmines near the border fence in the Basoni area of the Mendhar sector.

The explosives were discovered during track construction at approximately 8.25 am and 12.10 pm, officials said. Army experts subsequently destroyed both devices in controlled explosions.

Rainfall Can Dislodge Border Landmines

Landmines have been deployed across several forward areas along the LoC as part of the anti-infiltration system. However, heavy rainfall can dislodge buried explosives and carry them into exposed areas, creating potential hazards for troops and civilians.

The latest incidents have once again highlighted the security challenges faced by forces deployed along the sensitive border in Jammu and Kashmir. Security personnel remain on alert as authorities assess the developments and maintain heightened surveillance across the sector.