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Two J&K SOG personnel missing in Kishtwar’s Dachhan‑Marwah belt, search underway
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🗓 12 Nov 2026, 03:04 AM
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Two members of Jammu and Kashmir’s Special Operations Group have gone missing in the Dachhan‑Marwah belt of Kishtwar district, prompting authorities to launch a search operation.
Jammu and Kashmir police reported that two personnel from the Special Operations Group (SOG) have disappeared while operating in the rugged Dachhan‑Marwah belt of Kishtwar district. The missing officers were part of a routine patrol when contact was lost, and their whereabouts remain unknown.
A coordinated search effort has been launched, involving SOG teams, local police, and mountain‑rescue units. Helicopters and ground squads are combing the dense forest and steep terrain, while officials have appealed to residents for any information that could aid the operation.
No injuries or fatalities have been confirmed among the missing personnel. The authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, emphasizing the challenging topography and adverse weather that could hamper rescue attempts.
A coordinated search effort has been launched, involving SOG teams, local police, and mountain‑rescue units. Helicopters and ground squads are combing the dense forest and steep terrain, while officials have appealed to residents for any information that could aid the operation.
No injuries or fatalities have been confirmed among the missing personnel. The authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, emphasizing the challenging topography and adverse weather that could hamper rescue attempts.