Soldier injured in landmine explosion near LoC

Srinagar: A soldier was injured on Monday in a landmine explosion near the line of control (LoC) in J&K's Kupwara district, officials said.

Army sources said the soldier identified as M. Singh stepped on a landmine accidentally in Keran sector.

"He has been airlifted to army's base hospital in Srinagar city for specialised treatment," a source said.