Two Indian Army soldiers injured in landmine blast near LoC

Two Indian Army soldiers were injured in a landmine explosion near the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. The incident occurred in the Kamalkote area of the Uri sector in Baramulla district, a heavily guarded region along the de facto border.

The injured personnel, identified as Dafadar Vijay Kumar, 42, and Naik Sharanappa Angadi, 28, both of the 8 Rashtriya Rifles, were airlifted to the 92 Base Hospital in Srinagar for treatment. Officials reported that the soldiers sustained severe injuries. The blast took place near the Upper Garh Forward Post during military operations in the area.

Security forces have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the explosion. Officials are examining whether the blast was an accident during routine operational activity or linked to other factors. The probe is ongoing, and no definitive cause has been confirmed. The incident follows recent security operations in the region, including searches conducted over suspected drone activity in the preceding days.

The mine blast occurred on the same day that senior officials in Jammu held a high-level meeting to review security and administrative preparations...