Security forces search for two missing police officers in Kishtwar
A joint operation by the police and Rashtriya Rifles is underway in Jammu and Kashmir after two officers disappeared on Wednesday.
Two Special Police Officers (SPOs) went missing on Wednesday from the Dachhan area in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, according to Deccan Herald. The personnel, identified as Babi Chand and Rashpal Kumar, were part of the Special Operations Group (SOG) of the local police.
The officers were moving from the Kiyar camp toward an Army post at Dharna-Marwah when they did not arrive at their destination. While their mobile phones could initially be contacted, they were later turned off.
A joint search operation has been initiated by the police and the Army's Rashtriya Rifles. Security teams are currently navigating difficult mountainous forest terrain to find the men and determine the circumstances of their disappearance.
Officials stated it is too early to connect the disappearance to militant activity. The Tribune reported that the officers were on patrol duty and may have gone missing along with their service weapons.
The incident occurs in a district that has faced various terror-related incidents. In 2024, three security personnel and two civilians lost their lives, while in 2025, the toll was four people, including one Army soldier and three terrorists.
On October 4, Kishtwar Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma had requested residents in Marwah, Warwan, and Dachhan to provide information to security forces to help maintain peace and support tourism.