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Crime
Two SPO officers found dead in Kishtwar, police launch manhunt for assailants
✍️ The Financial Express
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 02:38 PM
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Two Sub-Police Officers who had gone missing were discovered dead in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, prompting a search for the perpetrators.
Kishtwar district police on Monday confirmed that the bodies of two Sub-Police Officers (SPOs) who had been reported missing were recovered from a remote area of the district. The discovery was made during a routine search operation after the officers failed to report for duty earlier in the week.
According to officials, the officers were last seen on a patrol assignment in the hilly terrain surrounding Kishtwar. Their disappearance triggered an immediate alert, and teams from the district headquarters were dispatched to locate them. The recovered bodies showed signs of violence, prompting a criminal investigation.
The police have launched a manhunt for the individuals responsible for the killings. Senior officials said that forensic teams are processing the scene and that a special investigation team has been formed to trace the assailants. No further details about the suspects have been released as the inquiry continues.
The incident has heightened security concerns in the region, known for sporadic militant activity. Authorities have urged the public to cooperate with the investigation and report any information that could aid in apprehending the perpetrators.
The Financial Express reported the development, and the district administration has pledged to keep the community informed as the case progresses.
According to officials, the officers were last seen on a patrol assignment in the hilly terrain surrounding Kishtwar. Their disappearance triggered an immediate alert, and teams from the district headquarters were dispatched to locate them. The recovered bodies showed signs of violence, prompting a criminal investigation.
The police have launched a manhunt for the individuals responsible for the killings. Senior officials said that forensic teams are processing the scene and that a special investigation team has been formed to trace the assailants. No further details about the suspects have been released as the inquiry continues.
The incident has heightened security concerns in the region, known for sporadic militant activity. Authorities have urged the public to cooperate with the investigation and report any information that could aid in apprehending the perpetrators.
The Financial Express reported the development, and the district administration has pledged to keep the community informed as the case progresses.