Srinagar, Jul 30 (PTI) An army soldier on leaver has gone missing from Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said here on Sunday.

Javaid Ahmad Wani, a resident of Achathal area of Kulgam district, went missing on Saturday evening. His car was found at Paranhall, they said.

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The soldier was posted in the Ladakh region and was on leave. Security forces have launched a massive cordon and search operation in the area to track the missing soldier, the officials said.

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