Soldier Goes Missing In Kashmir’s Kulgam; Blood Stain and Slipper Found In His Car

A 25-year-old soldier, who had come back home on leave was kidnapped from his vehicle in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district.

Identified as Javed Ahmad Wani, an Indian Army Personnel was reportedly posted in Leh (Ladakh) and went missing around 8 PM on Saturday.

VIDEO | Security forces launch a search operation for a missing Army soldier in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam. pic.twitter.com/fvTyO0PhzS

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 30, 2023

What we know:

A massive search and cordon operation has been launched by the Indian Army and police to trace the abducted soldier. As per reports, Javed had driven his car to Chowalgam to purchase grocery items.

When he failed to return home, family members started searching for him in nearby areas and in surrounding villages.

Soldier goes missing in Kulgam, family appeals militants to release him@policekulgam @JmuKmrPolice @adgpi pic.twitter.com/aAreTt1PgV

— Kashmir News Zone-KNZ (@KNZKashmirOffic) July 30, 2023

A pair of slippers and blood stains:

Meanwhile, a pair of slippers and blood stains have been recovered from his car in Paranhal village. The vehicle was unlocked.

More details awaited…