Shivam Bakshi
Kishtwar, Oct 16 (NVI): A Special Police Officer (SPO) who had gone missing along with his service rifle in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district was found dead on Friday, officials said.
The deceased was identified as Bashir Ahmed, son of Musa Dhar and a resident of Wanipora Trigam. He was posted at the Pedil police post.
According to officials, his body was recovered early Friday morning, with his service weapon found lying nearby.
A forensic team from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) reached the spot to examine the circumstances surrounding the death and ascertain the cause, they said.
Further investigation into the incident is underway, officials added.—(NVI)
