Army refutes reports of soldier's abduction in Kashmir

IANS

Published: March 09, 2019 10:07 AM IST

Army refutes reports of soldier's abduction in Kashmir — A soldier at the site of an encounter with militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district on March 1, 2019. (Photo: IANS)

Srinagar: The Indian Army on 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.

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

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