An army soldier identified as Sepoy Bhavesh tragically lost his life in a suspected grenade explosion at a sentry post within the headquarters of the 16 Rashtriya Rifles in the Surankote area of Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir, on September 29. The explosion occurred around 7:45 PM, and its cause is currently under investigation, with authorities assessing whether it was a terror-related incident or an accidental detonation. Following the explosion, senior officials from both the Army and local police promptly arrived at the scene, leading to a cordon of the area for thorough searches and forensic examination. The Rashtriya Rifles plays a crucial role in the anti-terrorism framework in Jammu and Kashmir, operating alongside the police and the Central Reserve Police Force to combat terrorism and maintain security along the 740-km Line of Control (LoC) and the 240-km International Border (IB). This incident underscores the ongoing risks faced by security personnel in the region, as they remain vigilant against infiltration and the nefarious activities of terror outfits that threaten peace and stability in Jammu and Kashmir.