Kishtwar, Oct 16 (JKNS): The body of a Special Police Officer (SPO), who had gone missing along with his service rifle in Kishtwar district, was found near his residence on Friday, officials said.
The deceased was identified as Bashir Ahmed, 55, a resident of Wanipora Trigam.
A senior police officer told news agency JKNS that the SPO had been posted at Pedil Police Post since 2025 and had gone missing from his post along with his service self-loading rifle (SLR) and a magazine, following which police and security forces launched a search operation.
The officer’s body was subsequently found near his residence, and his service rifle was also recovered, the official said.
A Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team reached the spot, while the cause of death remains unclear.
Police have taken cognizance of the incident and initiated an investigation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding his death. (JKNS)