• About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Home
  • Photo Box
  • Privacy Policy
Saturday, January 23, 2021
Kashmir Bylines
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Literature
  • In Depth
  • Photo Box
  • Opinion
  • World
  • Login
  • Register
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Literature
  • In Depth
  • Photo Box
  • Opinion
  • World
No Result
View All Result
Kashmir Bylines
No Result
View All Result
Home Conflict

Missing Srinagar boy has joined militants, audio viral on social media suggests

News Desk by News Desk
December 17, 2020 | 10:48 pm
in Conflict
Missing teen in Pulwama reportedly joins militants

Illustration by Atta Ul Munim Zahid for Kashmir Bylines

Srinagar: A youth from Srinagar district, who had gone missing three days ago, has reportedly joined militant ranks. An audio message that went viral on social media on Thursday evening has announced his purported move.

Irfan Ahmad Sofi, son of Nazir Ahmad Sofi, a resident of Natipora area of Srinagar, went missing along with another local, Bilal Manzoor, son of Manzoor Ahmad Bhat, on December 14 — the day suspected militants shot dead a Personal Security Officer (PSO) of a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader in the same area.

Irfan’s father had said that his only son was a driver by profession who left home in the afternoon, telling the family that he will be back. “However, repeated attempts to contact him failed as his phone remained switched off.”

He further stated that his son used to sit in Masjid till late evening but on December 14, he did not return home and has been missing since then.

A missing report was lodged at Police Post Chanapora in the case and the parents had appealed their sons to return, requesting the authorities to help them in their search.

However, on Thursday evening, an audio message went viral on social media, announcing Irfan’s joining the militant ranks.

In the audio message, he can be heard reaching out to his parents, telling them “not to search for him as he has chosen the way of Allah and is safe”.

Meanwhile, KDC quoted an unnamed police official as saying that they are verifying the authenticity of the audio.

Pertinently, there is no clue yet about the second missing youth.

ADVERTISEMENT
ShareTweetSendShare
ADVERTISEMENT

Related Posts

Fresh snowfall in Kashmir, flights delayed, passenger vehicles stopped on National Highway

Fresh snowfall in Kashmir, flights delayed, passenger vehicles stopped on National Highway

by News Desk
January 23, 21
0

Srinagar: Morning flights were delayed at the Srinagar airport on Saturday after a fresh spell...

Gawkadal Massacre: Bloodbath on the Bridge

Gawkadal Massacre: Bloodbath on the Bridge

by News Desk
January 21, 21
0

It has been over 31 years since January 21, 1990, when the Indian paramilitary troops...

In Photos | Dal: The Frozen Frames

Intense cold wave continues in Kashmir, Srinagar freezes at – 7°C

by News Desk
January 21, 21
0

Srinagar: Intense freezing cold conditions continue in Kashmir as the minimum temperature plummeted across the...

Massive fire in Sopore leaves three families homeless, two houses partially damaged

Fire breaks out in Lalbazar Srinagar mosque

by News Desk
January 20, 21
0

Srinagar: Fire breaks out at Masjid Bilaliya at Baghwanpora Lalbazar area of central Kashmir’s Srinagar...

Friday brings no relief from cold as dense fog envelops Srinagar, Valley parts

Friday brings no relief from cold as dense fog envelops Srinagar, Valley parts

by News Desk
January 15, 21
0

Srinagar: The deep freeze in Kashmir Valley showed no signs of relenting on Friday even...

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

LATEST NEWS

Locals allege harassment as surveillance, frisking intensify ahead of Indian R-Day in Kashmir

Minor girl found hanging at home in Kupwara

94 fresh COVID-19 cases in J&K, no new case in 11 districts

Jammu-Srinagar National highway to remain closed tomorrow: Authorities

Local Muslims walk on foot amid snow carrying dead body of Pandit stuck in Shopian

‘Infiltration tunnel’ detected along International border in Hiranagar sector

Militant hideout busted in Mandi Poonch: Police

Jammu-Srinagar highway closed following fresh snowfall

Mentally unsound woman wandering around Kupwara for 8 years found dead

Fresh snowfall in Kashmir, flights delayed, passenger vehicles stopped on National Highway

Kashmir Bylines is now on Telegram. Click here to Join.
ADVERTISEMENT
Facebook Twitter Instagram Telegram Youtube

About us

Kashmir Bylines is an online media venture based in Kashmir. We aim to bring you news and views about politics, history, education and culture from the valley and beyond. We aspire to create an alternative space in media by making daily news a running commentary while carrying detailed views, analysis, opinions and reviews as well. With readers’ preferences shifting from print to digital modes, we opt to make your choice our own and be with you on your journey of awareness.

More Info

  • About Us
  • Contact Us

© 2020-2021 Kashmir Bylines

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Literature
  • In Depth
  • Photo Box
  • Opinion
  • World

© 2020-2021 Kashmir Bylines

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In