Overview

• A BSF jawan sustained a serious leg injury from an IED blast along the India-Pakistan border in Punjab's Gurdaspur district on the night of April 8-9, 2025.
• The incident occurred during an area domination patrol, where multiple IEDs with concealed wires were detected well inside Indian territory.
• While cordoning off and sanitizing the area, a concealed detonating device accidentally triggered, causing the injury.
• The BSF bomb disposal squad defused the remaining IEDs after daybreak, ensuring the area was secured.
• Emerging claims suggest the IEDs may have been part of a deliberate attempt to target security personnel and local farmers, prompting heightened border vigilance.