Two Missing J&K Special Police Officers Found Dead in Kishtwar; Search Operation Intensified



The bodies of two Special Police Officers (SPOs) who went missing in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district have been recovered from a forested area in Dachhan. The discovery has prompted security forces to intensify search operations to identify and track down those responsible.

The deceased personnel have been identified as Bobby Chand and Rashpal Kumar, although some media reports have spelled the latter's name as Rishipal. Both officers were associated with the Jammu and Kashmir Police’s Special Operations Group (SOG).



Bodies Recovered from Dachhan Forest Area

According to reports published on Thursday, November 12, the two SPOs went missing on Wednesday while travelling in the remote Dachhan-Marwah region of Kishtwar.

They were reportedly travelling from the Kiyar Dachhan area towards a security post near Dharna and Basnan when gunshots were heard in the surrounding forest region. When the personnel failed to reach their assigned destination, a search operation was initiated.

Search teams eventually located their bodies in the Dachhan forest area. Officials reported that both personnel had sustained multiple bullet injuries.







Missing Service Weapons Raise Security Concerns

Another significant development in the investigation is that the service weapons carried by the two SPOs were reportedly missing when their bodies were recovered.

This has raised concerns about a possible militant attack. However, investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the incident, and the responsibility for the killings has not yet been independently established.

The remote location and limited mobile connectivity in parts of the region also presented challenges during the initial search operation.



Security Forces Intensify Search Operation

Following the recovery, security forces have intensified their search and cordon operations across the surrounding forest areas.

Personnel from the Jammu and Kashmir Police, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Army have been involved in efforts to locate those responsible and establish the sequence of events.

Investigators are also examining whether the incident is connected to militant activity in the wider region.



Kishtwar Remains a Focus of Security Operations

The incident has once again drawn attention to security challenges in the mountainous and forested areas of Jammu and Kashmir.

Remote locations, difficult terrain and limited communication infrastructure can complicate security operations and the movement of personnel.

The deaths of the two SPOs have raised fresh concerns about the safety of security personnel operating in these areas. Further details are expected as the investigation and search operations continue.



Conclusion

The recovery of the two missing SPOs in Kishtwar marks a serious security development in Jammu and Kashmir. With their service weapons reportedly missing and a possible militant angle under investigation, security agencies are continuing efforts to identify those responsible and determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.



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