Jammu & Kashmir
IED Blast in Jammu
- 12 Feb 2025
- 2 min read
Why in News?
Militants planted an improvised explosive device (IED) along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu’s Akhnoor Sector, killing two soldiers.
Key Points
- IED Blast in Akhnoor Sector:
- A suspected IED blast occurred in Laleali, Akhnoor Sector, during a fence patrol, resulting in two fatalities.
- The Army has launched search operations and is dominating the area to secure the region.
- The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir paid tribute to the soldiers.
- Security Concerns:
- Despite heightened surveillance along the LoC in J&K, the blast poses a major challenge to security forces.
Improvised Explosive Device
- An improvised explosive device (IED) is a homemade bomb designed to destroy or incapacitate targets, commonly used by criminals, terrorists, and insurgents in various forms.
- IEDs can be delivered through multiple means, including vehicles, placement by individuals, or roadside concealment, and gained prominence during the Iraq War that began in 2003.
Line of Control
- The Line of Control (LoC) emerged from the 1948 ceasefire line negotiated by the United Nations (UN) after the Kashmir War.
- It was designated as the LoC in 1972, following the Shimla Agreement between the two countries.
- LoC is demarcated up to the Siachen Glacier (Point NJ9842)- the world's highest battlefield.
- LoC is delineated on a map signed by the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) of both armies and has the international sanctity of a legal agreement.
