RAFIABAD, Oct. 21 -- A 15-year-old girl from Layser village in Rafiabad area of district Baramulla has been missing since October 19 after appearing for her Class 10 board examination at Government Higher Secondary School, Dangiwacha, prompting her family to appeal to the public for help in tracing her.

The girl, identified as Uzma Irshad, reportedly reached Watergam village after leaving the examination centre. Her whereabouts have remained unknown since then, according to her family.

The family has filed a missing report at the nearest police station and announced a reward for anyone who provides information that helps locate her.

"We have tried contacting everyone, but our efforts have been in vain so far. We appeal to the public to...