At least two Indian soldiers died in a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor sector on Tuesday, the Indian Army said.

The army's White Knight Corps confirmed the incident on X.

"Suspected Improvised Explosive Device blast reported in #Laleali in #Akhnoor Sector during a fence patrol resulting in two fatalities," the X post said.

"Own troops are dominating the area and search #operations are underway," read the X post.

The White Knight Corps paid tributes to the security personnel who died in the attack.

"White Knight Corps salutes and pays tribute to the supreme sacrifice of two gallant soldiers," the statement said.