KISHTWAR: The bodies of two Special Police Officers (SPOs) who reportedly went missing earlier this week were recovered from a forest area in Dachhan, Kishtwar district.
The deceased have been identified as Rashpal Kumar (45), Belt No. 65, and Bobby Chand (57), Belt No. 920. Both were residents of Kiyar Dachhan and were posted with the Special Operations Group (SOG) in the Kiyar sector.
As per available reports, the two went missing on November 10 after being assigned rotation duty at Army Camp Dharna in Marwah sector. They failed to report to their designated post.
Their bullet-riddled bodies were later recovered from the forest area. Their service weapons were reportedly missing from the scene. Following their disappearance, security forces had launched an extensive search operation. The operation has now been intensified to track down those responsible for the killings.