Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], January 26 (ANI): An Indian Army soldier was injured on Monday after he stepped on an old landmine, which likely drifted, sources said.

This happened during routine patrolling activity in the Mendhar area of Jammu and Kashmir, according to sources.

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The soldier was wearing the anti-mine boots and is stable now, Indian Army sources told ANI.

Further details are awaited. (ANI)

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