Poonch forest fire triggers landmine blasts along LoC

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Jammu, Updated At : 03:45 AM Feb 10, 2025 IST

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At least four landmines exploded due to a forest fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district on Sunday, but there was no casualty, officials said.

The fire broke out in Lanjote forest in Balakote sector of Mendhar sub-division around 1 pm and set off the landmines, they said.

The forward areas along the LoC are dotted with landmines as part of an anti-infiltration obstacle system to prevent terrorists from intruding into the country.

The cause of the fire was not known immediately, the officials said.

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