MOHMAND AGENCY, June 13: Slaughtered body of a kidnapped army personnel was found early morning in Darwazgai area of Ekkaghund tehsil in Lower Mohmand of Mohmand agency here on Monday, said officials.

Unknown militants had kidnapped a soldier Hayat Khan from Shanow Ghundi area of tehsil Ekkaghund last night. He was on leave from Punjab regiment centre Mardan.

Hayat khan was busy in Isha prayers where unknown militants kidnapped him, according to local residents.

After the incident, security forces conducted a search operation in the adjoining areas but no arrest was made.

Monday morning, the body of Hayat Khan was found in Darwazgai area of Ekkaghund from where it was shifted to Shabqadar hospital and later handed over to his relatives.

Three days ago, unknown militants had kidnapped a Subedar of Khasadar force and another security personnel whose dead bodies had been found later.