Kishtwar, Oct 16 (KNO): A Special Police Officer (SPO), who went missing along with his service rifle in Kishtwar district, was found dead near his residence, officials said on Friday.
A senior police officer told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the officer was posted at Pedil police post since 2025 and had gone missing from his post along with his service self-loading rifle (SLR) and a magazine, following which police and security forces launched a search operation.
The official said the SPO’s body was today found near his residence and the service rifle was also recovered. A Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team reached the spot, while the cause of death remains unclear and an investigation is underway, the official said.
The deceased was identified as Bashir Ahmed, 55, a resident of Wanipora Trigam.
Meanwhile, police have taken cognizance of the incident and initiated a probe.—(KNO)