Jammu:
An unconscious armyman, with both his eyes gouged, was rescued today by residents near Jammu and shifted to hospital, police said.
Soldier Rakesh Kumar, who left his home on March 31 for his posting area in Kishtwar which is also in Jammu and Kashmir, was found injured near Chowki Choura village, about 60 km north of Jammu, police and the victim's family said.
Mukesh Kumar, brother of the victim, said Rakesh had left his home in Nowshera village, about 30 km from the spot of incident on March 31.
"I have no idea as to who is behind this. I am on my way to the military hospital where he is admitted," he said.
A police official said, "It does not appear to be a militancy-related incident and Pakistan army's role too does not appear to be behind the incident as the Line of Control is about 10 km from the spot."
Police and the Army have started inquiring into the incident.