Jammu: Two army soldiers were killed in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Akhnoor sector of Jammu division on Tuesday, Army said.
In a post on X, Army’s White Knight Corps said that suspected IED blast was reported in Laleali area of the Akhnoor Sector during a fence petrol
The Army said that two soldiers were killed in the blast, while troops have launched search operations in the area.
“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 two gallant soldiers,” it said.
