Jammu and Kashmir: Police constable abducted by militants

A Jammu and Kashmir police constable, who was on leave, has been allegedly abducted by unknown militants from his residence in Kulgam district, a police official said today.

 Constable Saleem Shah was abducted from his residence in the Mutalhama area of Kulgam district in south Kashmir last night, he said.

Security forces have launched a manhunt to trace the abducted policeman, the official said.

(PTI)