Indian Army soldier injured in landmine blast in J&K's Mendhar area

An Indian Army soldier sustained injuries after stepping on a likely drifted old landmine during a routine patrol in J&K's Mendhar. Army sources confirmed the soldier was wearing anti-mine boots and his condition is reported to be stable.

An Indian Army soldier was injured on Monday after he stepped on an old landmine, which likely drifted, sources said.

This happened during routine patrolling activity in the Mendhar area of Jammu and Kashmir, according to sources.

Soldier's Condition Stable

The soldier was wearing the anti-mine boots and is stable now, Indian Army sources told ANI.

Further details are awaited.

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