Pulwama, July 27: Terrorists have abducted another policeman from Tral area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Friday night. Special Police Officer (SPO) Mudasir Ahmad Lone was kidnapped by the terrorists from his home at Chainattar village. The police have launched a manhunt operation to arrest the culprits.

Lone was working in Awantipora police lines. Director General of Police (DGP), Jammu and Kashmir SP Vaid while talking to media about the case said that the police were verifying the fact. He further added that according to family, the SPO was visiting his relative.

It is not the first case of terrorists targeting policemen of the state. According to reports, more than 20 policemen were abducted by terrorists in J&K. Earlier, on July 21, the body of police constable Mohammad Salim Shah was found in Qaimoh village of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district. Multiple bullet injury marks were seen on his body which was found a day after unidentified gunmen abducted him from his house.

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