Two special police officers reported missing in Kishtwar amid search operation

Published 11 Nov 2026, 23:37 IST

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Two Special Police Officers, Rashpal Kumar and Babi Chand, of the Special Operations Group in Kishtwar district, were reported missing on Wednesday while accompanying an Army patrol toward Dherna post in the remote Dachhan‑Marwah area. Their phones became unreachable after they were traveling to an Army post. In response, the Army, Central Reserve Police Force and Jammu and Kashmir Police launched a joint search operation to locate the officers. Officials have confirmed their identities and described the operation as massive, with security forces actively searching the area.

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Kashmir Life Center-Left Kashmir Life 11 Nov 2026, 22:25 IST

Search Operation Launched After Two SPOs Go Missing in Kishtwar

SRINAGAR: Two Special Police Officers (SPOs) went missing in the remote Dachhan-Marwah area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district while reportedly accompanying an Army patrol towards Dherna post, prompting a massive joint search operation by security forces. The missing personnel have been…

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The Indian Express Center-Left Indian Express Group 11 Nov 2026, 22:29 IST

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The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co. 11 Nov 2026, 22:40 IST

Two Special Police Officers reported missing in J&K's Kishtwar; search op launched

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Greater Kashmir Center GK Communications Pvt. Ltd. 11 Nov 2026, 22:40 IST

Two SPOs reported missing from J&K's Kishtwar, search operation launched

Jammu, Nov 11: Two Special Police Officers (SPOs) were reported missing from the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Wednesday, officials said. The SPOs -- Rashpal Kumar and Babi Chand -- are posted with the Special Operations Group (SOG) of local police. They were reported…

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The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co. 11 Nov 2026, 23:17 IST

Two SPOs go missing in J&K's Kishtwar; massive search operation launched

Two Special Police Officers from Kishtwar district disappeared while traveling to an Army post, prompting serious concerns. After their phones became unreachable, security forces initiated a substantial search operation in the area. The missing personnel's identities have been confirmed as Babi…

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Hindustan Times Center HT Media 11 Nov 2026, 23:20 IST

Two Special Police Officers go missing in J-K's Kishtwar, search operation underway

The Army, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Jammu and Kashmir Police have launched a joint search operation to trace the missing personnel.

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India Today Center-Right Living Media India Current article 11 Nov 2026, 23:37 IST

Two special police officers reported missing in Kishtwar amid search operation

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