Civilian dies in blast near LoC in J&K

A civilian was killed in an explosion near the Line of Control (LoC) in north Kashmir’s Gulmarg area of ​​Baramulla district on Saturday, officials said.

Officials identified the victim as Zabir Ahmad Bajad, son of Mohammad Rafiq Bajad, a resident of Galibal, Chandoosa in Baramulla district.

The initial official assessment indicated that a civilian had died after an unexploded ordnance detonated. However, the army and police could not provide details about the exact circumstances that led to the blast.

The unexploded shell was apparently located near the Asha Post near the Gulmarg link.

Published – 27 Jun 2026 19:41 IST