Army dismisses reports of soldier’s abduction in J&K

Srinagar: The Indian Army Saturday dismissed media reports that a soldier was abducted by militants in Jammu and Kashmir’s Badgam district, adding that he was “safe”.

“Media reports of the abduction of a serving Army soldier on leave from Qazipora, Chadoora, are incorrect. (The) individual is safe. Speculations may please be avoided,” a Defence Ministry statement said.

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The reports Friday said that the soldier identified as Muhammad Yaseen of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JAKLI) division had been abducted.

IANS