Kashmir Soldier Back Home On Leave Goes Missing, Massive Search On

An Armyman has gone missing in south Kashmir's Kulgam district.

Rifleman Javed Ahmad was on leave and had come home a few days back. He went out in a private vehicle last night but did not return. The vehicle was found abandoned later.

Security forces have launched a search operation for the 25-year-old soldier. The family members of the soldier suspect he has been kidnapped by terrorists and have put out a video statement, appealing for his release.

"Please forgive us. Release my son, release my Javed. I will not let him work in Army, but please release him," the soldier's grieving mother said.

In the past, several soldiers at home on leave have been abducted and killed by terrorists in the area.

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