Two missing Special Police Officers (SPOs) have been found dead in Jammu and Kashmir Kishtwar district. Their bodies were recovered from a forest area in the Dachhan region on Thursday morning. The deceased officers have been identified as Rashpal Kumar, aged 45, and Babi Chand, aged 57. Both were posted with the Special Operations Group in the Kiyar area of Dachhan.
According to officials the two policemen went missing on November 11 while travelling from their camp towards an Army post in the Dharna-Marwah area. They were assigned to duty but failed to reach their destination. A search operation was launched by the police and security forces after they went missing. During the operation their bodies were recovered with multiple bullet injuries.
Oficials also said that their service weapons were missing from the spot. This has raised concerns about the circumstances surrounding their deaths. Security forces have intensified search operations in the area to trace those responsible. The forest area is being closely monitored by security personnel. Further investigation is underway to establish the exact circumstances behind the incident.
