Bandipora: A 25-year-old youth has gone missing from Kharpora village of Bandipora district in northern Kashmir.

The family has appealed him to return home.

Umar Shaban Wani son of Mohammad Shaban Wani went missing on June 2 after he left home for routine work. 

“He is an auto driver and left home for routine work but didn’t return in evening. His phone is also switched off,” one of the family members said.

They said they also contacted his friends and relatives but in vain. “We have filed a missing report at Police Station Bandipora,” they said.

The family members of Umar urged deputy commissioner Bandipora and SSP Bandipora to help in locating their missing son. A senior police official said that they have received a missing report and a complaint has been lodged in the concerned police station. 

“We are investigating the matter and efforts are on to trace him as well,” he said. Officer said any anybody having any information regarding the said youth can contact on  9596767411. (KNO)