Tue Dec 16 05:12:45 UTC 2025: Summary:

An Indian Army soldier, Havildar Zubair Ahmad of the 13 Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry, died on December 16, 2025, from injuries sustained in a landmine blast in the Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir. The incident occurred on December 15, 2025, in the Trehgam area. The soldier was transported to a military hospital where he was pronounced dead.

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Indian Army Soldier Killed in Landmine Blast in Kashmir

Srinagar, December 16, 2025 – Havildar Zubair Ahmad of the Indian Army’s 13 Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry died yesterday after being critically injured in a landmine blast in the Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir.

The incident occurred on Monday, December 15, 2025, at Putaha Khan Gali in the Trehgam area, a border region. According to officials, Havildar Ahmad was immediately transported to a military hospital in Drugmulla following the blast, but was declared dead upon arrival.

The tragic death underscores the ongoing dangers faced by Indian security forces operating in the volatile region. The incident is currently under investigation.

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