KISHTWAR : A Special Police Officer (SPO) has gone missing along with his service rifle in Kishtwar district, officials said.
Officials said the SPO has been identified as Bashir Ahmed, son of Musa Dhar, resident of Wanipora Trigam, presently posted at Pedil post since 2025.
He allegedly absconded from his post at Pedil along with his personal SLR and one magazine.
Following the incident, police and security forces have launched a search operation in the area to trace him.
Further details are awaited.