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

Published 12 Nov 2026, 03:16 IST

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Two Special Police Officers, identified as Babi Chand (57) and Rashpal Kumar, went missing in the higher reaches of the Dachhan‑Marwah belt of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Wednesday while on patrolling duty and traveling to an Army post. Their phones became unreachable, prompting the Jammu and Kashmir Police, the Army, the Central Reserve Police Force and other security forces to launch a massive joint search operation to locate them.

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Jammu: Two Special Police Officers (SPOs) went missing from the higher reaches of Dachhan in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Wednesday, prompting security forces to launch a massive joint search operation to trace them, officials said. The missing personnel have been identified as Babi…

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Kashmir Life 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 Indian Express Group 11 Nov 2026, 22:29 IST

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

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The Times of India 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 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 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 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 Living Media India 11 Nov 2026, 23:37 IST

Two special police officers reported missing in Kishtwar amid search operation

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NDTV Adani Group (AMG Media) 11 Nov 2026, 23:42 IST

2 J&K Special Police Officers On Patrolling Duty Go Missing, Search On

A joint search operation was launched by police and security forces in the area to look for them.

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Livemint HT Media Ltd. 11 Nov 2026, 23:52 IST

J&K: Two SOG personnel go missing in Kishtwar's Dachhan-Marwah belt; search operation underway

Two Special Police Officers, Rashpal Kumar and Babi Chand, went missing in the Dachhan-Marwah belt of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district. A large-scale search operation is underway.

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The New Indian Express Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd. 12 Nov 2026, 00:07 IST

Two SPOs go missing in J&K's Kishtwar, police and Army launch massive search operation

Two Special Police Officers (SPOs) went missing in the higher reaches of Dachhan in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Wednesday, triggering a joint search operation by the police and the Army, officials said. The missing personnel have been identified as Babi Chand (57) and Rashpal Kumar…

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Deccan Herald The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd. Current article 12 Nov 2026, 03:16 IST

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

Jammu: Two Special Police Officers (SPOs) went missing from the higher reaches of Dachhan in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Wednesday, prompting security forces to launch a massive joint search operation to trace them, officials said. The missing personnel have been identified as Babi…

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