Himachal Pradesh: Two SPOs Killed in Kishtwar, Chamba Police Tighten Security Along J&K Border

November 13, 2026

Chamba: Following the killings of two Special Police Officers (SPOs) in neighbouring Kishtwar district, Chamba Police in Himachal Pradesh have increased security across the border with Jammu and Kashmir.

Extra security has been arranged at all points of Chamba district bordering the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Police officers manning checkpoints, outposts and SPOs have been asked to be alert.

Security Tightened Along J&K Border

In response to the incident, extra security has been increased across the border which Chamba shares with Jammu & Kashmir. In the past Terrorist attacks have been witnessed. Officials assured there would be no risk taken. All necessary precautions have been put into place.

Police teams have also been asked to be prepared for any eventuality.

Chamba Superintendent of Police Vijay Saklani confirmed an alert had been raised across the district’s borders.

“All police check posts and outposts along the Jammu & Kashmir border have been put on high alert. Furthermore, all SPOs stationed in the border areas have been directed to remain vigilant. Police teams have been instructed to remain fully prepared so that immediate action can be taken against any suspicious activity, ensuring that the district’s security remains robust.”

Bullet Riddled Bodies of Two SPOs Found in Kishtwar

The alert follows the recovery of the bullet riddled bodies of the two police officers, whose names have been given as Babi Chand and Rashpal Kumar, on Thursday morning. They had gone missing the previous day from the remote Dachhan belt within Kishtwar district.

Both officers were working with the Special Operations Group in the local police force at Kiyar village in Dachhan. They went missing on Wednesday whilst on their way from their camp to an Army post in Dharna-Marwah.

Babi Chand was aged 57 whilst Rashpal Kumar was 45.

Lieutenant Governor of J&K, Omar Abdullah Condemns Killings

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha strongly condemned the killings on Friday and expressed his sadness at losing the two police officers who died in the line of duty.

Sinha took to X to pay his respects and express his condolences.

“I am deeply grieved by the tragic loss of the brave personnel of Jammu & Kashmir Police, Shri Babi Chand and Shri Rashpal Kumar, who laid down their lives in the line of duty at Kishtwar. I strongly condemn the cowardly attack.”

Paying his respects Sinha said the officers’ bravery and commitment to their country will always be remembered.

“Their courage, unwavering dedication and selfless service to the nation will always be remembered. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families in this hour of immense grief. We stand shoulder to shoulder with them in solidarity.”

Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had also expressed his sadness on Thursday and condemned it as a “cowardly act of violence”.

“The Chief Minister has condoled the killing of SPO Rashpal Kumar and Babi Chand and expressed deep anguish over the incident. He has condoled with their families and has prayed for them to find the strength and courage to cope with their irreplaceable loss,” the Office of the Chief Minister said in a post on X.