Kishtwar SPOs Found Dead: Babi Chand, Rashpal Kumar
The two missing Special Police Officers have been found dead in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar. Recently, it was reported that two Special Police Officers (SPOs) missing from the Dachhan area of Kishtwar district have been found dead. This incident has created fresh concerns regarding the security situation in the mountainous region.
The deceased have been identified as Babi Chand (57) and Rashpal Kumar (45). Both were part of the Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police. They were stationed in Kiyar village in Dachhan.
What has been the reason for two SPOs going missing?
The officers were in the process of moving from their camp at Kiyar to the Army post at Dharna-Marwah. It was then that they didn’t reach their destination on Wednesday, according to the authorities.
Initially, their mobile phones were reachable. But later turned off, raising the alarm about their safety.
A huge joint search operation was launched by the police and the Army forces of the Rashtriya Rifles after their disappearance.
Safety Conditions in Kishtwar
The occurrence happened amidst the incessant operations to battle terrorism in Kishtwar. Here different security personnel are working to eliminate any traces of terrorism from the forested areas.
Official representatives have warned against linking the mentioned incident to any terrorist activities before more information is unveiled.
The difficult terrain and the densely forested areas may still pose difficulties for the security forces in the region.
According to the statistics, five people, including four terrorists and one soldier, died as a result of the terror-related incidents in Kishtwar in 2026.
Officials Ask for Help from the Society
The recent incident happens against the backdrop of the district administration’s requests for the enhancement of people’s cooperation in fighting terrorism.
On October 4, the Deputy Commissioner of Kishtwar, Pankaj Kumar Sharma, called on the residents of Marwah, Warwan and Dachhan. It was to inform the security forces about anything suspicious they might see. The incident has already become widely covered in the recent news updates since the security agencies continue to investigate the circumstances of the tragedy.
