Security personnel and the locals couldn't locate a missing Nepal Army (NA) soldier, who has gone missing in the Narayani river since Saturday, as of Monday evening.

NA soldier Saroj Pokharel jumped into the river along with eighteen-year-old girlfriend in Devghat area. The boatmen safely rescued Poudel from the incident site.

The security personnel and locals continued the search till Monday evening but to no avail. It is learnt that Pokharel, who was posted at the NA Rasauli Barrck in Chitwan, had love affair with Poudel. Police have been investigating the incident.