{
  "id": 13971448,
  "title": "Suspected IED explodes in J-K's Poonch, several feared dead; security heightened",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/suspected-ied-explodes-in-j-ks-poonch-several-feared-dead-security",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T13:59:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/suspected-ied-explodes-in-j-ks-poonch-several-feared-dead-security-heightened/articleshow/134895103.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "An explosion caused by a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) occurred in the Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Monday, resulting in heightened security measures in the area. The blast took place in the Satwal-Naki region near the Line of Control (LoC), prompting officials to assess the situation and prevent any potential security breach. It remains unclear whether the group involved was suspected terrorists attempting to cross the LoC or Pakistani security personnel patrolling the area. Additionally, Indian Army troops discovered two rusted landmines near the border fence in the Basoni area of Mendhar sector on Monday, which were subsequently destroyed by Army experts. These landmines were detected during track construction and are part of an anti-infiltration system, although heavy rainfall can sometimes wash them away, posing a risk in previously safe areas.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "Suspected IED blast rocks village along LoC in J&K's Poonch; casualties reported",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/suspected-ied-blast-rocks-village-along-loc-in-j-ks-poonch-casualties",
        "published": "2026-10-12T15:14:47.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Casualties feared in explosion near LoC in Poonch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/casualties-feared-in-explosion-near-loc-in-poonch",
        "published": "2026-10-12T16:09:43.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}