A jawan of the Indian army, on patrolling duty, was martyred in a mine blast along the line of control in the frontier district of Poonch district on Monday. martyred soldier has been identified as Havildar V Subbaiah Varikunta of 25 RR.
According to reports, during a routine area domination patrol one of the jawans accidentally stepped on a land mine triggering a blast in which he sustained serious injuries and later succumbed.
Paying tributes to the braveheart, Nagrota-based White Knight Corps in a post on X said, "Havildar V Subbaiah Varikunta of 25 RR, made the supreme sacrifice during an area domination patrol in the general area of ThanedarTekri, Poonch, on 09 Dec 2024, following a mine blast. Our deepest condolences to the bereaved family. We stand steadfastly with them in this hour of grief".
