Kishtwar, October 16: A Special Police Officer (SPO) who went missing along with his service weapon in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district has been found dead near his residence, officials said on Friday. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, and an investigation is underway.
The officer has been identified as Bashir Ahmed, aged 55, a resident of Wanipora Trigam in Kishtwar district. He was posted at Pedil Police Post.
According to reports, Ahmed went missing after leaving his place of duty with his service weapon, a self-loading rifle (SLR), and a magazine. When he failed to reach home, a search operation was launched to trace him.
His body was subsequently recovered near his residence, and the service rifle was also found in the vicinity.
Forensic Team Examines the Scene
A team from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) reached the spot to collect evidence as part of the investigation. Police have taken cognisance of the incident and are examining the circumstances surrounding the officer’s disappearance and death.
The exact cause of death has not yet been established. Further details are awaited as the investigation proceeds.
Authorities are expected to determine the sequence of events through the investigation and forensic examination.
