- By Chetna Shree
- Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:49 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
- Two Indian Army soldiers died in accidental grenade blast near LoC.
- Explosion occurred in Kamalkot, Uri, during equipment handover.
- Inquest proceedings, as required under law, have been initiated.
Jammu-Kashmir: Two Indian Army soldiers were killed late Tuesday evening in an accidental explosion near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Kamalkot, Uri. The soldiers suffered serious injuries in the blast and succumbed to their wounds shortly after.
Hand Grenade Exploded
According to news agency PTI, a hand grenade accidentally exploded during a routine handing over of equipment at a camp in Kamalkote in Uri, injuring two jawans.
The injured soldiers were immediately rushed to the Army's 92 Base Hospital in Badamibagh, Srinagar, for treatment, where doctors declared them dead on arrival.
The soldiers have been identified as Chavan Vikram Balkrishna, a resident of Airoli, Maharashtra, and Arjun Jadhav Rajendra, a resident of Shahpur in Karad tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra.
Inquest proceedings, as required under law, have been initiated.
Eight Shops Gutted In Poonch's Bufliaz Market Fire
A massive fire broke out in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, reducing eight shops to ashes after a blaze erupted in the Bufliaz central market. No casualties have been reported.
The fire started around 5 am in the Bufliaz central market along the Mughal Road and quickly spread through several shops, most of which were made of wood and tin structures.
Local residents, along with assistance from Army and CRPF personnel, immediately began firefighting efforts. They were later joined by teams from the Fire and Emergency Services Department.
Despite swift action, there was extensive damage to property, with all goods inside the affected shops completely burnt. Indian Army personnel took charge of the situation early, and soldiers of the Romeo Force deployed water tankers to help control the flames. Working together with locals, they managed to bring the fire under control.
The Indian Army stated that its soldiers act not only as protectors of the borders but also of every life and livelihood in Jammu and Kashmir.
(With Inputs From PTI And Jagran.com)