Officials said that the man, identified as Mohammad Rafi of Trovan village of Pranu area, was coming towards his village from Bhela in his vehicle.
There was also an SPO with him, who was carrying weapons.
"When they reached Pul Doda, the SPO, Safdar Hussain, went out of the vehicle to buy some essential items and meanwhile, Rafi ran away in his car with the rifle."
“The vehicle has been recovered from near Jagota area of Bhalla, but neither Rafi nor the weapon was found in the vehicle.”
“He may be hiding anywhere in his village, but he has not been found yet.”
“A search operation has been launched to nab him and recover weapons. The local people of Troon village have appealed to Rafi to return to his family and if there is any problem, it will be resolved.
There was also an SPO with him, who was carrying weapons.
"When they reached Pul Doda, the SPO, Safdar Hussain, went out of the vehicle to buy some essential items and meanwhile, Rafi ran away in his car with the rifle."
“The vehicle has been recovered from near Jagota area of Bhalla, but neither Rafi nor the weapon was found in the vehicle.”
“He may be hiding anywhere in his village, but he has not been found yet.”
“A search operation has been launched to nab him and recover weapons. The local people of Troon village have appealed to Rafi to return to his family and if there is any problem, it will be resolved.