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REGIONAL

Army man abducted by militants in Anantnag’s Shangus area: Report

By News Desk

October 09, 2024

In Jammu Kashmir’s Anantnag district, two jawans from the Territorial Army were abducted by militants in a forested area, according to reports from ANI on Wednesday.

Official sources said that two territorial Army jawans were abducted by militants in the Sheikhpur-Chattragul forest area of Anantnag district, on October 8, 2024.

According to reports, the jawans were conducting reconnaissance when they encountered a group of militants.

One jawan managed to escape, while the other was captured, as per the report.

Security forces have launched a coordinated operation to locate and rescue the abducted jawan, cordoning off the area to prevent further movement.