Jammu, Nov 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday paid tribute to two Special Police Officers (SPOs) of Jammu and Kashmir Police who laid down their lives in line of duty at Kishtwar.

In a post on X , the Lieutenant Governor said, "I am deeply grieved by the tragic loss of the brave personnel of Jammu and Kashmir Police, Babi Chand and Rashpal Kumar, who laid down their lives in line of duty at Kishtwar. I strongly condemn the cowardly attack."
"Their courage, unwavering dedication, and selfless service to the nation will always be remembered. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families in this hour of immense grief. We stand shoulder to shoulder with them in solidarity," he said.
The bullet-ridden bodies of the two SPOs, who had gone missing on Wednesday, recovered from the forest area of Dachan in Kishtwar yesterday.