Four men killed in landmine blast near LOC in Poonch district

Four men were killed when a landmine reportedly washed into Pakistan from the Indian side of the Line of Control (LoC) exploded in Mahandlah Madarpur village in Poonch,24NewsHD TV reported on Monday. 

According to initial reports, the four young men had gone to repair a water pipeline supplying water from a nearby spring when the explosion occurred. All four died at the scene.

The victims were identified as Faizan Sagheer, Ishtiaq, Asim Rafiq and Waqas Sharif.

The tragic incident plunged the area into mourning, with residents expressing deep sorrow over the loss of four young lives.

Border communities near the LoC face risks from landmines and other explosive devices, including those reportedly displaced by water from across the border.

Such hazards pose a serious threat to civilians and livestock.

The incident has once again highlighted the dangers faced by residents living in areas close to the LoC.