Two SPOs Found Shot Dead in Kishtwar, Three CRPF Personnel Injured in Kulgam Attack

November 12, 2026

Kishtwar: The bullet-riddled bodies of two missing Special Police Officers (SPOs) were recovered in the Kishtwar district of Jammu & Kashmir on Thursday morning. Both personnel had been missing since Wednesday. Their bodies were discovered in the remote Dachhan area. Following the incident, security has been tightened in the region, and security forces have launched a search operation.

The deceased have been identified as 57-year-old Bobby Chand and 45-year-old Rashpal Kumar. Both were deployed with the local police’s Special Operations Group (SOG) in Kiyar village, Dachhan. They went missing on Wednesday while traveling from their camp toward an Army post located in Dharna-Marwah.

According to officials, the bodies were recovered on Thursday morning. However, the service rifles of the deceased personnel were not found at the scene, raising suspicions of involvement by terrorists.

Visuals emerging from Kishtwar this morning show security forces moving toward the Dachhan area. Security operations in the region have been intensified.

MLA Shagun Parihar expresses grief, demands action against the perpetrators

Kishtwar MLA Shagun Parihar expressed her grief over the killing of the two SPOs. Speaking to ANI, she stated that the bodies of the two personnel were recovered between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

She said, “This incident—the alleged murder of two SPOs—is deeply tragic. Two of our SPOs from the Dachhan area have been killed. They went missing last night, and their bodies were recovered this morning—one around 8:00 AM and the other around 9:00 AM. It is truly heartbreaking.” Accusing Pakistan of hatching conspiracies against the region, Parihar appealed to the Union Home Minister to ensure swift action against those responsible.

She stated, “Pakistan continues with its nefarious plots. We urge the Home Minister to hold those responsible for the deaths of these two SPOs (Special Police Officers) accountable as soon as possible. We want to exact revenge; for these two soldiers, we want to take down four of theirs. I am leaving for the site immediately. As soon as we received the news that their bodies had been recovered, we set off for the southern region.”

Firing on CRPF personnel in Kulgam; 17-hour search operation ensues

Meanwhile, in a separate incident in Kulgam district on Wednesday, unidentified assailants on a motorcycle opened fire on CRPF personnel stationed at a security checkpoint in Novpora Akhran. Three CRPF soldiers were injured in the attack.

The incident occurred around 2:15 PM on Wednesday. The attackers fired upon the security personnel and fled the scene. Subsequently, a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) was conducted in the area, lasting approximately 17 hours until Thursday.

Visuals from the scene showed the site of the firing, while security forces carried out an extensive search in the surrounding areas to locate and apprehend the attackers. The injured soldiers were admitted to a hospital in Anantnag district for treatment.

Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary condemns the attack

Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary condemned the attack on the CRPF personnel and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

Speaking to reporters, he said, “It is unfortunate that another attack has occurred, in which some of our security personnel have been injured. I hope they recover soon, return to their homes, and resume their duties.”

Choudhary added that terrorism has caused immense damage to Jammu and Kashmir over the years. As a result, many youths and security personnel have lost their lives.

He stated, “Terrorism has caused harm to Jammu and Kashmir for years. Many youths and security personnel have lost their lives. The National Conference, too, has made significant sacrifices; the party has lost its leaders, ministers, MLAs, and workers.”

The Deputy Chief Minister further remarked that the revocation of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood and its special status was the greatest loss for the people of the region. He added that the hardships faced by the local population continue to this day.

Choudhary said, “The biggest loss was the stripping away of our statehood and special status. The people of Jammu and Kashmir have endured a great deal, and their suffering has yet to come to an end.”

Following these incidents in Kishtwar and Kulgam, concerns regarding security have intensified across various parts of Jammu and Kashmir. Security forces are conducting operations to investigate the attacks and identify those responsible.