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Two soldiers, including a captain, were killed and another injured when an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded near the Line of Control (LoC) in Akhnoor sector of Jammu district on Tuesday, officials said.

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The army identified the killed soldiers as Captain Karamjit Singh Bakshi and Naik Mukesh.

"Lt Gen MV Suchindra Kumar #ArmyCdrNC and all ranks of #DhruvaCommand solemnly salute the supreme sacrifice of #Bravehearts Capt Karamjit Singh Bakshi and Naik Mukesh in a suspected IED blast in #Akhnoor. #DhruvaCommand stands firm with the bereaved family in this hour of grief," the Northern Corps said in a post on X.

The troops were on patrolling duty when they were hit by the powerful explosion near a forward post in the Bhattal area at around 3.50pm, the officials said.

"Suspected improvised explosive device blast reported in Laleali in Akhnoor sector during a fence patrol resulting in two fatalities," the Nagrota-based White Knight Corps said on X.

The injured personnel were rushed to a hospital where two of them, including a captain, succumbed to their injuries, the force said, adding that the third soldier is 'out of danger'.

"Own troops are dominating the area and search operations are underway. White Knight Corps salutes and pays tribute to the supreme sacrifice of two gallant soldiers," the White Knight Corps said.