Jammu and Kashmir CM Condemns Killing of Two Special Police Officers in Kishtwar

Kishtwar, November 12 (Daily Kiran) : The Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic killing of two Special Police Officers (SPOs) in Kishtwar district. He condemned the act as cowardly and extended his condolences to the grieving families.

In a statement released by the Chief Minister’s office, Abdullah expressed deep pain over the deaths of SPOs Rashpal Kumar and Babi Chand. He paid tribute to the fallen officers, praying for strength and courage for their families to endure this irreplaceable loss.

The bodies of the two missing SPOs were discovered after an extensive search operation in the Marwah area of Kishtwar. Their rifles were also reported missing.

This incident follows an attack on Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Kulgam district, which occurred on Wednesday. During this assault, unidentified attackers opened fire on security forces and subsequently fled the scene, injuring three CRPF soldiers.

In the wake of the Kulgam attack, security forces have been conducting continuous search operations in the area. On Thursday morning, they initiated checks at various locations and scrutinized vehicles entering and exiting the region, verifying the documents of drivers and passengers.

In a separate development, Abdul Majid Bhat, the MLA from Anantnag West, met with the Chief Minister at the Civil Secretariat in Jammu on Thursday. The two leaders discussed ongoing development projects in the region, issues related to public welfare, and other significant topics. They reviewed the progress of development initiatives in the Anantnag West assembly constituency and considered the needs and priorities of local residents. The Chief Minister assured that efforts would be made to expedite development and public interest projects.