The bullet-riddled bodies of two Special Police Officers (SPOs) who had gone missing in Kishtwar district have been recovered today. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the deceased have been identified as SPO Rashpal Kumar (45), and SPO Bobby Chand (57). Both were residents of Kiyar Dachhan and were posted with SOG Kiyar Sector Dachhan, Kishtwar.
The duo had gone untraceable on November 10 after they were detailed for rotation duty at Army Camp Dharna, Sector Marwah. Officials said their bodies, bearing bullet injuries, were recovered from the forest area in the Dachhan sector. Their service weapons were not found at the spot. A massive search and cordon operation had been launched after they went missing. Security forces have now intensified the operation in the area to trace the attackers. Further details are awaited.
