Five landmines safely defused along Kashmir's Line of Control

A contingent of the Indian Army's Bomb Disposal Squad conducted controlled detonations to safely destroy five landmines found along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. The mines were neutralized through controlled explosive procedures, eliminating any risk to civilian populations in the region. The discovery underscores ongoing challenges posed by unexploded ordnance in border areas, where environmental factors continue to expose dormant threats. Security officials noted that heavy monsoon rainfall frequently displaces mines from their original locations, washing them into areas with civilian habitation and increased foot traffic. The incident highlights the need for continued vigilance and specialized disposal operations in sensitive border zones where decades of conflict have left behind significant quantities of ordnance. Army personnel maintain regular sweep operations across vulnerable sectors to identify and neutralize such hazards before they can cause casualties or disrupt normal life in border communities.