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Crime
Two Missing SPOs’ Bullet‑Riddled Bodies Recovered in Kishtwar, J&K
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 10:56 AM
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Police recovered the bullet‑pierced bodies of two senior police officers who had gone missing in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir.
The Jammu and Kashmir police announced today that the bullet‑riddled bodies of two senior police officers, both holding the rank of Senior Police Officer (SPO), have been recovered from a remote area of Kishtwar district. The officers had been reported missing earlier this week during a routine patrol in the hilly terrain of the district.
According to district officials, the recovered bodies were found by a search team dispatched after receiving a distress call from local residents. The scene showed multiple gunshot wounds, indicating that the officers were likely ambushed.
The police department has launched a formal investigation to determine the motive and identify any suspects involved. Senior officials have urged the public to cooperate with investigators and have promised a thorough inquiry into the incident.
No further details about the identities of the officers or the exact location of the recovery have been released pending the investigation.
According to district officials, the recovered bodies were found by a search team dispatched after receiving a distress call from local residents. The scene showed multiple gunshot wounds, indicating that the officers were likely ambushed.
The police department has launched a formal investigation to determine the motive and identify any suspects involved. Senior officials have urged the public to cooperate with investigators and have promised a thorough inquiry into the incident.
No further details about the identities of the officers or the exact location of the recovery have been released pending the investigation.