January 16: A boy name withheld, resident of Ganderbal was reported missing from his home and a missing report was lodged at Police Station Ganderbal in this regard.

Enquiry into the missing revealed that the young boy had left home in a vengeful huff and was intending to join militancy.

However Police with the cooperation of his family traced the boy and with the great efforts and persuasion was able to bring back the boy and dissuaded him from joining militancy.

After proper counselling by police, the boy was handed over to his family. Locals have appreciated the role of police in this regard.