The soldier identified as Javid Ahmad Wani, son of Muhammad Ayoub Wani, is a resident of Asthal.
The missing jawan, posted at Leh in Ladakh, was on leave since Eid-Ul-Azha.
“Last evening, he went to Chawalgam area for buying some food items in his Alto vehicle bearing registration number (JK-18B 7201). Since then he has not returned,” his family members said.
Meanwhile, the mother of the missing soldier, in a video mesage, appealed to all to allow her son to return home.
“My son in innocent and he is too young. I am seeking forgiveness if my son has done anything wrong. I appeal one and all to allow my son to return home, “she said.
A senior police official said that a massive search operation is under way to trace the soldier.