Kishtwar, Nov 12 (JKNS): The bullet-riddled bodies of two Special Police Officers (SPOs) of Jammu and Kashmir Police, who had gone missing in the Dachhan area of Kishtwar district, were recovered from a forest area on Thursday, officials said.
The deceased have been identified as SPO Rashpal Kumar (45), Belt No. 65, and SPO Bobby Chand (57), Belt No. 920, both residents of Kiyar Dachhan. They were posted with the Special Operations Group (SOG), Kiyar Sector, Dachhan, an official told news agency JKNS.
Official said that the duo had gone missing on November 10 after being detailed for rotation duty at Army Camp Dharna in Marwah. However, they failed to report at the designated camp, following which a search operation was launched.
Their bodies were subsequently recovered from the forest area in Dachhan with bullet injuries. Their service weapons were also found missing from the spot, official said.
Meanwhile, security forces have intensified search and cordon operations in the area to trace those involved in the incident. Further details are awaited. (JKNS)
