Two SPOs Found Dead in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar, Probe Underway
Two Special Police Officers, identified as Raspal Kumar and Bobby Chand, were found dead with multiple bullet injuries in Kishtwar district after going missing during a joint patrol operation.
The bodies of two Special Police Officers (SPOs) have been recovered in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, triggering concern in the region. The two officers had gone missing while on patrol duty on Wednesday. An investigation has been launched to determine the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
The possibility of a terrorist attack is being examined, although the exact cause of their deaths is yet to be officially established.
According to reports, the two SPOs were deployed for patrolling in the Dachhan-Marwah area of Kishtwar district. They were part of a joint patrol with Army personnel. However, they reportedly went missing while proceeding towards the Dherna post, following which communication with the police headquarters was lost.
The deceased have been identified as 40-year-old Raspal Kumar and 54-year-old Bobby Chand. Their bodies were subsequently recovered during a search operation launched by the police.
Both officers reportedly sustained multiple bullet injuries. Local residents also claimed to have heard gunshots in the area on the day they went missing.
According to reports, their mobile phones continued to ring for some time after they went missing but were switched off later. This prompted the authorities to intensify search efforts to trace the missing personnel.
BJP MLA Raises Concern, Seeks Action
Kishtwar BJP MLA Shagun Parihar has expressed concern over the incident. She said the first body was recovered at around 8 am, while the second was found at approximately 9 am.
The MLA blamed Pakistan for the incident and alleged that it continued to support activities that threaten peace in the region. She also appealed to Union Home Minister Amit Shah to ensure immediate action against those responsible.
Another Police Personnel Found Dead Last Month
The incident comes weeks after another police personnel, identified as Bashir Ahmed, went missing in Kishtwar on October 16.
He was reportedly posted at the Paddar post. His rifle also went missing along with him. His body was subsequently recovered.
The latest incident has raised fresh security concerns in the Kishtwar region. Further investigation is underway to establish the circumstances behind the deaths of the two SPOs and identify those responsible.
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