Anti-tank mine explodes, no casualty
PRESS TRUST OF INDIA
Jammu, Mar 24: An anti-tank mine, planted by the security forces during Operation Parakaram nearly a decade back, today exploded in forward area of Ramgarh in Samba district, police said.
The mine exploded near the International Border at Kamor forward area in Ramgarh sub-sector of Samba district, they said. The explosion was so powerful that it was heard in most of the areas along the border belt, they said, adding no one was injured in the incident.
Lastupdate on : Wed, 24 Mar 2010 21:30:00 Makkah time
Lastupdate on : Wed, 24 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT
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