Defence Ministry dismisses reports of Army jawan's abduction by militants in central Kashmir
Srinagar: The Defence Ministry Saturday denied reports of an Army jawan being abducted by militants from his home in central Kashmir's Budgam district, saying he is "safe".
The family of Mohammad Yaseen, posted with the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JAKLI) Regiment, had on Friday informed the police that some people came to their house at Qazipora Chadoora in Budgam and took him away.
Yaseen was on leave.
However, a defence spokesperson Saturday said the reports of the abduction of the jawan were incorrect.
"Clarification. Media reports of the abduction of a serving Army soldier on leave from Qazipora, Chadoora, Budgam are incorrect. Individual is safe. Speculations may please be avoided," the spokesperson said in a tweet.
An Army official said they are trying to ascertain where the jawan had been on Friday night which prompted his family to approach the police.
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Uttarakhand: Three women killed as vehicle plunges into gorge in Dehradun
Dehradun (PTI): Three women died on Tuesday after their utility vehicle fell into a gorge in the Kalsi tehsil here, police said.
According to the police, the incident occurred at Gangro village, about 55 kilometres from the tehsil headquarters. Five other passengers were injured in the accident.
Police said the eight people were travelling the vehicle at the time of the accident. One woman died on the spot, while two others succumbed to their injuries during treatment at a hospital.
All the victims were local residents, they added.
