Havildar Zubair Ahmad of the 13 Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry lost his life on December 15, 2025, in a landmine blast at Putaha Khan Gali in Trehgam sector of Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir, during critical road construction near the Line of Control (LoC). The brave soldier sustained fatal injuries from the explosion—likely a drift mine displaced by harsh winter weather—and was rushed to a military hospital in Drugmulla, Baramulla, where he was declared dead on arrival. Indian Army personnel vigilantly guard the 740-km LoC to thwart infiltrations and cross-border threats from Pakistan, facing extreme challenges like sub-zero temperatures, heavy snowfall, and logistical strains that heighten such risks. This incident highlights the unwavering commitment of India’s security forces in securing borders and fostering development in forward areas despite adversarial conditions.​