The Indian Army confirmed today that two soldiers died from enemy terrorists who detonated an improvised explosive device within the Akhnoor sector of Jammu and Kashmir.
Indian military forces performed their scheduled “fence patrol” duty along the Line of Control (LoC) when they encountered the attack. After the blast the military force implemented a search operation to catch those responsible.
Suspected Improvised Explosive Device blast reported in #Laleali in #Akhnoor Sector during a fence patrol resulting in two fatalities.
Own troops are dominating the area and search #operations are underway.
White Knight Corps salutes and pays tribute to the supreme sacrifice of…— White Knight Corps (@Whiteknight_IA) February 11, 2025
The White Knight Corps of the Indian Army extended its condolences on X as it honored two soldiers killed in action through this statement: “White Knight Corps salutes and pays tribute to the supreme sacrifice of two gallant soldiers.” The security forces in Jammu and Kashmir suffer another fatal setback because of this recent conflict incident.
Ongoing Tensions Along the LOC
The attack comes after various violent incidents occurred in the same LoC area. A service member sustained critical injuries from gunshots during his duty time at the forward post in the Kalal area of the Nowshera sector in Rajouri district yesterday. Hospital personnel transported the soldier to the military hospital right away. New information indicates the LoC side across the perimeter fired the shot during 2:40 PM.
Seven days prior on February 8 hostile forces conducted an attack against an army patrol within the Keri sector. The terrorists targeted the border while trying to cross as they discharged fire from their position in a wooded region. Security forces acted in response to terrorist actions by deploying counterattacks that afterward led to enhanced security protocols against border crossers.
Heightened Security Measures
The recent increase in attacks caused the Indian Army to enhance their monitoring efforts along the Line of Control. The security forces have sent more troops to stop future infiltration attempts along with implementing preventive measures for soldiers operating within high-security areas.
The death of these soldiers shows how serious the security situation remains in Jammu and Kashmir.
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