Srinagar, May 10 (PTI): An army officer was found dead in Shopian district of south Kashmir on Wednesday, police sources said.
The body of Umar Fayyaz, a Lieutenant who had joined the Army five months ago, was found with bullet wounds in Hermain area of the district, they said.
Police said the officer, hailing from neighbouring Kulgam district, had gone to Shopian to attend the marriage function of a relative.
An army official here said they have received an input and are verifying the circumstances in which the officer was found dead.
According to reports, he was abducted by terrorists late last night and was shot dead.