J&K LG Manoj Sinha pays tribute to two SPOs killed in Kishtwar
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha condemned the attack that resulted in the deaths of Babi Chand and Rashpal Kumar in the Dachhan area.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday paid tribute to two Special Police Officers (SPOs) killed during a terror attack in the Dachhan area of Kishtwar district, according to The Tribune and Daily Excelsior.
The deceased, identified as 57-year-old Babi Chand and 45-year-old Rashpal Kumar, went missing on Wednesday while moving from their camp to an Army post for patrolling duties at Deharna-Marwah. Their bodies were recovered early Thursday.
Officials stated that the incident occurred at an altitude of 8,858 feet between Deharna and Kiyar villages. Preliminary investigations have ruled out the abduction of the two officers prior to their deaths.
An INSAS rifle and a.303 rifle, along with ammunition and magazines, were missing from the scene and are believed to have been taken by the attackers. Empty cartridges of Pakistani-origin armour-piercing steel-core ammunition were found at the site.
In a post on X, Sinha said he was deeply grieved by the loss of the personnel who died in the line of duty and strongly condemned the cowardly attack. He added that their dedication to the nation would be remembered.
A massive operation is currently underway to track and neutralise the assailants. Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat visited the Kishtwar district headquarters on Thursday evening to review the situation.