SRINAGAR: A Territorial Army (TA) soldier who went missing while traveling from his home in Anantnag to Rangreth, Srinagar, to rejoin duty after a month-long leave has been traced by the police, officials said on Sunday.
Officials said that the TA personnel, identified as Abid Hussain Bhat, son of Abdul Gani, a resident of Kharpora Chittergul, Anantnag (Uttersoo), was scheduled to report for duty on February 1 at Rangreth, Srinagar, after completing his leave.
However, he failed to reach his place of duty, and his mobile phone was also switched off, raising concerns, they said.
“He was traced by the police this evening and is being questioned,” officials said.
Authorities have ruled out any militancy connection in the incident.(GNS)
