2 Special Police Officers missing after firing in J&K’s Kishtwar

Published 11 Nov 2026, 22:29 IST

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Two Special Police Officers, Rashpal Kumar and Babi Chand, who serve with the Special Operations Group of the Jammu and Kashmir police, were reported missing on Wednesday in the remote Dachhan‑Marwah area of Kishtwar district. They were said to be accompanying an Army patrol towards Dherna post when they disappeared. Security forces launched a massive joint search operation in response. The incident has been reported by multiple outlets, including Greater Kashmir and Kashmir Life.

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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 Current article 11 Nov 2026, 22:29 IST

2 Special Police Officers missing after firing in J&K’s Kishtwar

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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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