Jawan dies in mine blast in Nowgam
An Army jawan died in a mine blast in Nowgam sector of Kashmir's Kupwara district, an Army official said on Tuesday.
The soldier was killed when he accidentally stepped on the mine while patrolling in Nowgam on Monday night.
Vigil has been stepped up along the border to counter any attempts of infiltration.
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First Published: Oct 15 2019 | 2:30 PM IST