Kishtwar (Rajeev Sharma): A search for two missing Special Police Officers (SPOs) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district ended tragically after their bullet-riddled bodies were discovered in the Dachhan area, raising suspicions of a militant attack.
The deceased, identified as Rashpal Kumar and Babi Chand, were deployed in the Kiyar area and had reportedly been performing patrol duties when they disappeared on Wednesday.
According to sources, both personnel suffered gunshot wounds to the head and other parts of their bodies. Preliminary suspicion suggests that terrorists may have targeted the two officers while they were travelling along the Deharna-Kiyar route.
Their disappearance had prompted security agencies to launch an extensive search across the remote and forested stretches of Dachhan. The operation eventually led to the recovery of their bodies.
Following the discovery, the Army, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Jammu and Kashmir Police stepped up security measures and established a cordon around the area.
A coordinated search operation is underway to track down the suspected attackers. Security forces are combing the surrounding forest areas, while further details about the circumstances of the killings are awaited.
