Dimapur, Sep 24 (PTI) A Nagaland Police Indian Reserve Battalion jawan, who had reportedly been missing since September 17, was found dead at a village in Niuland district on Saturday, police sources said.

Yanponthung N Tungoe, 28, who hailed from Old Riphyim in Wokha district, was posted at Niuland town.

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The jawan's body was found near Hovishe village in Niuland district, the sources said. He died an unnatural death and the body has been sent for post-mortem examination, they added. It will be sent to his native village after completion of formalities. Further investigation is underway.

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