Four Reportedly Killed in Landmine Blast Near LoC in Poonch, Including Alleged LeT Commander

October 12, 2026 | Ijaz Bhatt | WAR MONITOR

POONCH, Jammu and Kashmir — Four men, including an alleged senior Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander, were reportedly killed in a landmine explosion during a suspected infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch district on Monday.

Indian journalist Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) reported that the explosion killed Muhammad Ishtiaq, Muhammad Faizan, Muhammad Waqas and Muhammad Asim.

According to Indian media reports citing security officials, Faizan was identified as a senior LeT commander. All four were reportedly residents of Mandla and Madarpur in Hajira tehsil, on the Pakistan-administered side of Kashmir.

Indian reports said the group was attempting to cross the LoC when the explosion occurred. Security forces subsequently increased vigilance in the area.

The identities, alleged militant affiliations and precise circumstances of the explosion have not been independently established.

Independent verification is pending.

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