Soldier dies after stepping on landmine in Kargil sector along LoC

An Indian Army soldier was killed along the Line of Control in the Kargil sector when he accidentally stepped on an old unexploded explosive device.

Kargil (Jammu and Kashmir): An Indian Army jawan lost his life when he accidentally stepped on an old unexploded explosive device in the Kargil sector on Sunday.

Indian Army officials said that the incident happened near the Line of Control in the Kargil sector.

"One Indian Army jawan lost his life near the Line of Control in Kargil sector when he accidentally stepped on an old unexploded explosive device," said Indian Army officials.

ANI