Jammu and Kashmir: Four terrorists, including top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Mohammad Faizan, were killed in a mine blast while attempting to infiltrate across the Line of Control (LoC) in the Krishna Ghati sector near Nangi Tekri in Jammu and Kashmir.

According to the report, mines laid as part of the anti-infiltration grid exploded when the group attempted to cross the LoC, killing all four infiltrators on the spot. The other three terrorists have been identified as Vaks, Ishtiyaq and Aseem.

The incident took place in Poonch district, where security forces have maintained strict surveillance along the LoC to prevent infiltration attempts.

Security Alert After Blast Near the LoC

The incident followed reports of a blast on Monday near the zero line in the Satwal-Naki area of the Krishna Ghati sector.

According to officials, a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) exploded while a group of people was moving on the Pakistan side of the Line of Control. Casualties were reported at the time, but the exact number of people killed or injured was not immediately known.