Javaid Ahmed Wani, a 25-year-old Indian Army jawan, has been reported missing from Kulgam district in Jammu and Kashmir.
Wani is from the army's 3 J&K Light Infantry and had been visiting his home on leave.
The soldier was posted in Ladakh and was to rejoin his unit on Monday.
His disappearance has triggered the suspicion that the jawan was abducted by terrorists.
A massive search operation has been launched by security personnel to locate the missing soldier.
IMAGE: Security personnel conduct a search operation for Jawan Wani. All Photographs: ANI Photo
IMAGE: The missing solder was to resume his duty on Monday in Ladakh.
IMAGE: Wani had gone to neighbouring Chawalgam village in his Alto car to buy some groceries and mutton for his family.
IMAGE: Wani's family weep after he went missing.
IMAGE: Family members gather at his residence.
IMAGE: A relative gets emotional.
Photographs curated by Anant Salvi/Rediff.com
Feature Presentation: Aslam Hunani/Rediff.com
