Lieutenant Umar Fayaz from RAJRIF unit in Akhnoor had gone to attend the wedding of his uncle's daughter at Batapura (Near Behibagh) on Tuesday, from where he was reportedly abducted by terrorists at around 2200 hrs and today morning his bullet riddled body was found at Harmen, said the Army in a statement.
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This was for the first time that he had taken leave after joining the Army, a senior official said. He was supposed to have returned to his unit in the Akhnoor area of Jammu on May 25
The autopsy report showed marks on his body, indicating that he had resisted the suspected militants who had abducted him.
He was fired at from a close range, and the bullets had hit his head and stomach or chest region.
Locals said two masked men entered the house at 8 last night. The men asked Lt Fayaz, who was unarmed, to accompany them, and warned the family not to inform the police.
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The killing caused anger among locals who demanded that the men responsible be identified and punished.
Major General B S Raju, the General Officer in Command of the Victor Force, responsible for counter-terrorism in South Kashmir, has directed all its units in and around the area to launch a manhunt for the killers.
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Deshpande further suggested the Indian Army should use restraint and maintain caution while attending local functions.
"Some where we are lacking in connecting with people. Prime Minister Modi needs to reach out to the people of Kashmir. This is the need of hour," she added.