February 11, 2025: Two Indian Army soldiers, including a captain, were killed in a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) blast during a routine patrol in the Laleali area of the Akhnoor sector in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.

According to an official statement from the Army's White Knight Corps, the incident occurred when the troops were conducting a fence patrol near a forward post in the Bhattal area around 3:50 PM. The powerful explosion left multiple personnel injured, two of whom succumbed to their injuries at the hospital. The condition of another injured soldier is reported to be stable.

“Suspected Improvised Explosive Device blast reported in #Laleali in #Akhnoor Sector during a fence patrol resulting in two fatalities. Own troops are dominating the area and search #operations are underway. White Knight Corps salutes and pays tribute to the supreme sacrifice of two gallant soldiers. @adgpi @NorthernComd_IA,” the Army's White Knight Corps said in a post on X.

Security forces have launched a search operation in the area to ensure there are no further threats. The Army has assured that all necessary measures are being taken to prevent such incidents and to safeguard the personnel operating in the region.

Further details regarding the nature of the blast and the individuals or groups responsible are yet to be determined. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation.