Mine

Mine event in Jammu and Kashmir, Basoni, Mendhar sector area, India on Mon 12th October 2026

12th October 2026

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[On] October 12, Indian Army troops detected two rusted landmines near the border fence in the Basoni area of Mendhar sector during track construction, at approximately 8:25 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. Army experts subsequently destroyed both devices in controlled explosions. Officials noted that heavy rainfall can displace mines from their original positions, creating risks in forward areas.

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