Blast near LoC in J&K's Poonch leaves casualties

A suspected improvised explosive device (IED) blast struck a village in Poonch district near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The explosion resulted in multiple casualties, though the exact toll was being assessed by security forces at the scene.

Poonch district, located in the Jammu region, has witnessed sporadic cross-border incidents along the LoC. Preliminary reports suggested the device may have been placed along a frequently-used route, though investigators were examining the circumstances surrounding the blast.

Security forces and civilian administration reached the affected area to provide medical assistance to the wounded and gather details about the incident. The blast added to security concerns in the region, which has remained a flashpoint for cross-border tensions.