Special Police Officer Bashir Ahmed Found Dead After Missing with Service Rifle in Kishtwar

A 55-year-old Special Police Officer (SPO) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Bashir Ahmed, went missing while returning home from the Pedil police post in Kishtwar district. He left the post in the early morning carrying his self-loading rifle (SLR) and a magazine, but never arrived at his residence. His wife reported his absence to authorities, prompting senior officers to launch a large-scale search.

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Police, army and paramilitary personnel deployed throughout the night, scanning forest patches, routes and nearby villages. The search teams also attempted to track Ahmed’s mobile location. Early the following morning, his body was discovered in a drain near his home in Wanipora, Trigam, and the service rifle and magazine were recovered at the same spot. A Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team arrived to collect evidence and conduct a medico-legal examination.

New Indian Express

Police officials state that the cause of death remains unclear and a criminal angle has not been ruled out. The Forensic Science Laboratory is processing samples to determine the circumstances of the death. Authorities are also examining whether a terror motive could be involved, but officials note that no evidence currently points to such a link. The investigation is ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.

J&K cop goes missing with rifle and magazine, found dead in drain hours later

Security forces note that Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed previous cases where police personnel have deserted with service weapons and joined militant groups. Those incidents are being considered as part of the broader inquiry, though no direct connection to Ahmed’s case has been established.

J&K Special Police Officer Goes Missing With Service Rifle

The disappearance and subsequent death of a serving officer raise concerns about officer safety, weapon security and the possibility of infiltration by hostile elements. Ongoing investigations aim to clarify the sequence of events and to inform any policy or operational adjustments needed to prevent similar occurrences.

J&K cop goes missing with rifle and magazine, found dead in drain hours later