Srinagar, August 01: A Border Security Force (BSF) constable deployed in Srinagar has gone missing, prompting a massive search operation by security forces in the area.
According to sources, Constable (General Duty) Sugam Choudhary, 24, serving with ‘C’ Company of the 60th Battalion BSF, was found to be absent without leave from the battalion headquarters at Panthachowk around 1700 hours on July 31, 2025.
Despite intensive searches conducted by specially assigned BSF teams in the vicinity, including at Panthachowk Bus Stand, Taxi Stand, and Srinagar Railway Station, no trace of the missing jawan has yet been found. Officials said a missing report has been lodged at Police Station Panthachowk as part of formal procedures.
Choudhary, a native of Sikhera village in Kotwali Dehat, Bulandshahar district of Uttar Pradesh, is the son of the late Devendra Kumar. Described as fair-complexioned with black hair and a height of 174.5 cm, he had not displayed any signs of distress or unusual behavior prior to his disappearance, according to initial internal reports.
Officials have confirmed that all standard protocols are being followed, and his family has been informed of the situation.
Authorities have not ruled out any possibilities, and both internal inquiry and police investigation are underway to trace the missing personnel. (KDC)
