India News | .MENDHAR/JAMMU DES90 JK-FOREST-FIRE Forest Fire Triggers Landmine Blasts Along LoC; No One Hurt

Mendhar/Jammu, Jan 26 (PTI) At least three landmines exploded due to a forest fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district on Sunday, officials said.

A fire broke out in Behrooti forest ahead of the border fence in Mendhar sector around 4 pm and detonated a few landmines, they said.

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The blasts resounded in the area up to some distance. There was no damage reported though.

Forward areas along the LoC are dotted with landmines as part of an anti-infiltration obstacle system to prevent cross-border terrorists from infiltrating.

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The fire was still raging and efforts on to douse the flames, officials said.

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