Poonch:Four youths lost their lives in an accidental landmine explosion in Mandla Madarpur village near the Line of Control in Poonch.

According to Radio Pakistan, the explosion occurred when a landmine, reportedly swept away from the Indian side, detonated as the youths were repairing a water pipeline connected to a nearby spring. This activity was part of their daily routine when the powerful explosion took place, resulting in their deaths.

The deceased have been identified as Faizan Sagheer, Ishtiaq, Asim Rafiq, and Waqas Sharif.

The incident highlights the dangers faced by civilians in the area, where landmines can be displaced from the Indian side due to the undefined borders and challenging terrain, posing significant risks to human and animal life.