SRINAGAR: An army soldier has gone missing from the Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir since Saturday evening, while efforts are on to trace his whereabouts, officials said.
Quoting official sources, KNO reported that the solider Javid Ahmad Wani son of Muhammad Ayoub Wani, a resident of the Asthal area of Kulgam went missing since last evening. He was posted in Ladakh, and was on leave since Eid-Ul-Azha.
“Last evening, he went to the Chawalgam area for purchasing some food items in his Alto vehicle bearing registration number (JK-18B 7201). Since then he has not reported back to home his home,” they said
The mother of the missing soldier in a video message has appealed for the safe return of her son. “My son is innocent and he is too young. I am seeking forgiveness if my son has committed any wrong. I appeal one and all to allow my son to return home, “She said.
Meanwhile, a senior police official said that Soldier a massive manhunt has been launched to trace the soldier—(KNO)