BSF Porter Dies After Slipping Into Gorge In Poonch

2025-11-10 03:17:00

(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer)
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Mendhar/Jammu- A porter engaged with the Border Security Force (BSF) died on Monday after falling into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, officials said.

The incident took place in the Sawjian border area when 30-year-old Mushtaq slipped from a hill and fell into a gorge, dying on the spot, they said, adding that the body has been recovered.

According to an official, the deceased was working as a porter with the BSF. Police have taken cognisance of the

Soldier Injured in Mine Blast Along LoC in Poonch

An Army jawan was injuried in a mine blast along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Monday, officials said.

The incident took place in the Tain Mankote forward area of Mendhar tehsil when the jawan reportedly stepped on a mine during routine patrolling, triggering the explosion, they said.

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