Jammu and Kashmir LG Condemns Killing of Two Special Police Officers in Kishtwar
Jammu and Kashmirs LG Manoj Sinha mourns the deaths of two SPOs in Kishtwar, condemning the cowardly attack on their service.
Kishtwar, November 13 (Daily Kiran) : Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, expressed deep sorrow over the recent killings of two Special Police Officers (SPOs) in Kishtwar. He labeled the attack as cowardly and emphasized the bravery and dedication of the officers, who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their nation.
In a post on social media platform ‘X’, Sinha stated, “I am deeply saddened by the tragic martyrdom of brave Jammu and Kashmir police personnel, Babi Chand and Shree Rashpal Kumar. They laid down their lives while fulfilling their duty in Kishtwar. I strongly condemn this cowardly attack.”
Sinha further remarked, “Their courage, unwavering dedication, and selfless service to the nation will always be remembered. During this extremely difficult time, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the grieving families. We stand united with them.”
Earlier, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also expressed profound grief and pain over the murders of the two SPOs, Rashpal Kumar and Babi Chand. He condemned the cowardly act and offered his condolences to the victims’ families, praying for strength and courage to endure this irreplaceable loss.
The two SPOs went missing while on patrol with the army. They were heading towards the ‘Dharna Post’ when they disappeared. Initially, their mobile phones were reachable, but eventually, both phones were switched off.
Following their disappearance, a large-scale search operation was launched in the Dharna forest area of Marwah. After several hours of searching, their bodies were recovered on Thursday morning. Officials reported that one had a gunshot wound to the head, while the other was shot in the back. Their firearms were not found at the scene.
