Landmines explode amid forest fire

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Updated At : 12:22 PM Feb 17, 2023 IST

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Srinagar, February 16

At least six landmines exploded amid a forest fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district, officials said on Thursday.

The fire started on Wednesday in the forest area of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and spread to Balakot area of Mendhar sub-district in Poonch on the Indian side.

Half a dozen landmines, which were laid to deter infiltration along the LoC, exploded due to the fire, triggering a security alert, an official told The Tribune.

The fire has been brought under control and there has been no damage to human life, he said.

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