An army porter was injured in a landmine blast near Line of Control in Dallan sector of Poonch District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on July 7, reports Greater Kashmir. The injured porter was identified as Tanveer Hussain, son of Mohammad Latieef Jatt of Digwar Murdiala. It was not immediately known if the porter stepped on the mine leading to injuries to him or the blast took place due to any other reason.
Meanwhile, a hybrid terrorist linked with Al-Badr was arrested in Beigund area of Awantipora in Pulwama District on July 7, reports Greater Kashmir. "On a specific information regarding movement of terrorists in Beigund, Awantipora, police along with army's 42RR and CRPF's 130Bn established a joint checkpoint in the said area and arrested hybrid terrorist, identified as Aamir Ahmed Parray, son of Abdul Rashid Parray resident of Kashwa Chitragam, Shopian," Police said. Arms and ammunition, including a pistol and four pistol rounds, were recovered from his possession.