POONCH – A deadly explosion near Line of Control (LoC) in Azad Pakistan took the lives of four young men who were reportedly repairing a water pipeline when the blast occurred in the border area of Mahandlah Madarpur.
The incident took place in Hajira tehsil of Poonch district, near the sensitive LoC, where the four men were working on a water pipeline when an explosion suddenly ripped through the area, killing all of them on the spot.
According to local resident Saghir Ahmed, the victims had gone to repair the pipeline when the blast occurred, reportedly involving explosive material believed to have been present at the site.
The deceased have been identified as Sardar Faizan Saghir, Sardar Ishtiaq, Sardar Asim Rafiq and Sardar Waqas Sharif. All four were reportedly aged between 20 and 30 years.
Deputy Commissioner Raja Sadaqat confirmed that the explosion occurred near the Zero Line in the Madarpur area along the LoC. Authorities started investigation to determine what triggered the deadly blast. Officials have yet to establish whether a landmine exploded or whether another source of explosive material caused the incident.
The exact circumstances surrounding the explosion remain unclear, and the final cause will be determined after the investigation is completed.
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