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BJP MLA’s 17‑year‑old son missing; police launch search across three districts of Jammu & Kashmir
✍️ India Today
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 09:45 AM
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A 17‑year‑old son of a Bharatiya Janata Party legislator has been reported missing in Jammu and Kashmir, prompting police operations in three districts.
The teenage son of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of the Legislative Assembly was reported missing in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Local authorities confirmed that the boy, aged 17, could not be located after family members raised the alarm.
Police teams from the district administration have been deployed in three districts, though the specific districts have not been disclosed. Search efforts include ground patrols, the use of drones for aerial surveillance, and coordination with local volunteers to canvass neighborhoods and remote areas.
The MLA, who represents a constituency in the region, expressed deep concern and appealed to the public for any information that could aid the investigation. He also urged the police to intensify the search and assured that he would cooperate fully with the authorities.
Officials have stated that the case is being treated as a missing‑person investigation and that no foul play has been confirmed at this stage. The police have asked anyone with relevant details to contact the nearest police station or the helpline provided for missing‑person reports.
Police teams from the district administration have been deployed in three districts, though the specific districts have not been disclosed. Search efforts include ground patrols, the use of drones for aerial surveillance, and coordination with local volunteers to canvass neighborhoods and remote areas.
The MLA, who represents a constituency in the region, expressed deep concern and appealed to the public for any information that could aid the investigation. He also urged the police to intensify the search and assured that he would cooperate fully with the authorities.
Officials have stated that the case is being treated as a missing‑person investigation and that no foul play has been confirmed at this stage. The police have asked anyone with relevant details to contact the nearest police station or the helpline provided for missing‑person reports.