2 SPOs killed in J&K’s Kishtwar, service rifles missing

Published 13 Nov 2026, 00:31 IST

What's behind this

Two Special Police Officers who went missing while on duty in the remote Dachhan‑Marwah area of Kishtwar district were later found shot dead; their bodies were recovered on Thursday. The incident was reported as involving missing service rifles. No further details about the circumstances or suspects were provided in the available reports.

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First reported by The Indian Express at 09:21 UTC on 11 Nov.

Coverage ran into a second day.

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The Assam Tribune Assam Tribune Group 11 Nov 2026, 16:42 IST

Kulgam terror attack: 3 CRPF personnel injured as motorcycle-borne terrorists flee

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Business Standard Business Standard Ltd. 12 Nov 2026, 09:14 IST

Bullet-riddled bodies of two missing SPOs recovered in J-K's Kishtwar

Security forces have rushed reinforcement and widened the search for two missing Special Police Officers (SPOs) across the forested upper reaches of Dachhan in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district for the second consecutive day on Thursday, officials said. Specialised teams equipped with drones and…

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52 minutes later
The Indian Express Indian Express Group 12 Nov 2026, 10:07 IST

Bullet-riddled bodies of 2 missing SPOs found in Kishtwar, weapons missing

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34 minutes later
The Federal New Generation Media Corporation Pvt. Ltd. 12 Nov 2026, 10:41 IST

Two missing policemen found dead with bullet wounds in J-K's Kishtwar

Officers were reportedly accompanying an Army patrol when they came under attack. Their INSAS and .303 rifles were missing

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3 hours later
Hindustan Times HT Media 12 Nov 2026, 14:06 IST

SPOs and their role in J&K’s security operations in focus after 2 found dead in Kishtwar

Bodies of two Special Police Officers were found on Thursday, a day after they went missing during patrolling in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar.

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3 hours later
Free Press Kashmir Free Press Kashmir 12 Nov 2026, 17:14 IST

Kulgam militant attack: CRPF top brass briefs MHA, meeting assesses ground situation

Srinagar: Following Kulgam terror attack that left three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel injured, top brass of the paramilitary force on Wednesday briefed the Ministry of Home Affairs on the security situation in J&K. According to the details available, the CRPF top officers briefed…

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3 hours later
The New Indian Express Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd. 12 Nov 2026, 20:48 IST

'Cowardly act': CM Omar Abdullah, Ghulam Nabi Azad condemn terror killing of 2 SPOs in Kishtwar

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and former Union minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Thursday condemned the killing of two Special Police Officers (SPOs) in Kishtwar, calling it a "cowardly act of violence" and extended heartfelt condolences to the families left mourning their loved ones…

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18 minutes later
The National Herald The Associated Journals Ltd. 12 Nov 2026, 21:06 IST

J&K: Omar Abdullah, Ghulam Nabi Azad condemn killing of 2 SPOs in Kishtwar

Bullet-riddled bodies of the two officers were recovered a day after they went missing from Dachhan; security forces have launched an operation to track suspects

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Kashmir Life Kashmir Life 12 Nov 2026, 21:13 IST

‘Cowardly Act of Violence’: CM Omar Abdullah Condemns Killing of Two SPOs in Kishtwar

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday expressed grief over the killing of two Special Police Officers (SPOs), identified as Rashpal Kumar and Babi Chand, in Kishtwar district. Strongly condemning the killings, the Chief Minister described the incident as a cowardly act of violence and…

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Rising Kashmir Rising Kashmir 12 Nov 2026, 21:42 IST

J-K CM expresses grief over killing of 2 SPOs in Kishtwar, condemns "cowardly act of violence"

Srinagar , November 12 : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday expressed profound grief over the killing of two Special Police Officers (SPOs) in Kishtwar district, strongly condemning the incident as a "cowardly act of violence" and extending condolences to the bereaved…

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Kashmir Observer Kashmir Observer 12 Nov 2026, 22:50 IST

2 Missing SPOs Found Shot Dead in Kishtwar

Kashmir, Observer, Jammu, Srinagar, Latest Kashmir News, Kashmir News, Kashmir Latest News The bullet-riddled bodies of two Special Police Officers (SPOs), who went missing while on duty in the remote Dachhan-Marwah area of Kishtwar district, were recovered on Thursday, triggering a massive…

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The Economic Times Bennett, Coleman & Co. 13 Nov 2026, 00:24 IST

Bullet-riddled bodies of two SPOs found in Kishtwar

The bullet-riddled bodies of two J&K Police Special Police Officers, who went missing in Kishtwar's Dachhan area, were recovered on Thursday, triggering a massive search operation. Security forces have intensified operations in the region to trace the suspects, amid concerns over the presence of…

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The Times of India Bennett, Coleman & Co. Current article 13 Nov 2026, 00:31 IST

2 SPOs killed in J&K’s Kishtwar, service rifles missing

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