Srinagar, Jul 06 (KNS): An army trooper working with 173 Territorial Army is reportedly missing along with his gun from Baramulla military camp, officials said.
The missing soldier has been identified as Zahoor Thakur of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district.
Thakur fled from his unit in Gantmulla area of the district during the intervening night of Wednesday-Thursday, officials said.
Meanwhile, Police has launched an investigation in this regard.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Pertinently, several policemen in the past have deserted their posts and later were found joined the militant ranks here.
However, in Thakur’s case, intention of desertion is yet to be ascertained.
Meanwhile, an official said that the investigation is ongoing in this regard while the manhunt has been launched to trace the missing trooper. (KNS)