{
  "id": 13998660,
  "title": "J&K: IED Blast Rocks Poonch's LoC Sector, Casualties Reported; Security Alert Issued",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/j-k-ied-blast-rocks-poonchs-loc-sector-casualties-reported-security",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T15:59:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/jk-ied-blast-rocks-poonchs-loc-sector-casualties-reported-security-alert-issued"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Monday, an improvised explosive device (IED) blast struck a forward village along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, triggering increased security measures. The powerful explosion occurred in the Satwal-Naki area near the zero line, as people moved along the Pakistan side of the LoC. While casualties were reported, the exact number of fatalities and injuries is yet to be determined, and it remains unclear if the group was made up of suspected terrorists attempting to infiltrate or Pakistan security personnel patrolling the area. The circumstances surrounding the explosion are still under investigation. Following the blast, security forces issued an alert across the sector and stepped up vigilance along the LoC to evaluate the situation and prevent any potential security breaches. Meanwhile, Indian Army troops discovered two rusted landmines near the border fence in Basoni area of Mendhar sector during track construction. Both explosives were safely destroyed by Army experts in a controlled explosion. Over the past week, a dozen landmines have been detected and defused in the area by the Army. The forward areas along the LoC are equipped with landmines as part of an anti-infiltration system; however, heavy rainfall can sometimes cause the mines to surface, posing a potential risk.",
  "summary": "Jammu: A suspected improvised explosive device (IED) explosion rocked a forward village along the Line of Control (LoC) in Krishna Ghati sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Monday, triggering heightened security measures, officials said. The powerful blast reportedly occurred in Satwal-Naki area near the zero line, during the movement of a group of people along the Pakistan side of…",
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  "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."
}