SPO Bashir Ahmed’s body recovered from forest nallah in Trigam; police recover service weapon, suspected murder weapon and personal belongings as investigation continues.
By Asif Iqbal Naik
KISHTWAR, October 19, 2026: Kishtwar Police have reported a major breakthrough in the murder investigation of Special Police Officer (SPO) Bashir Ahmed, who went missing along with his service weapon from Police Picket Trigam on October 15. Police have arrested a father-son duo in connection with the killing.
According to police officials, Bashir Ahmed was reported missing by his family on October 15, prompting an extensive search operation involving multiple police teams.
During the operation, police recovered the missing SPO’s service weapon on October 16. His body was subsequently discovered buried in a pit inside a nallah in the Seran Wani area of Trigam forest. Investigators suspect that the body had been concealed to hide evidence of the crime.
Following the recovery, police registered a murder case under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Police Station Kishtwar and launched a detailed investigation.
The investigation was led by SHO Kishtwar Firdous Ahmed, while SSP Kishtwar Sunny Gupta and SP Operations Nisar Khawaja visited the crime scene to review the investigation and assess the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Father and Son Arrested
Police identified the arrested accused as Bashir Ahmed Dar, son of Abdul Aziz Dar, and Nazir Ahmed Dar, son of Bashir Ahmed Dar, both residents of Seran Wani, Trigam.
According to investigators, questioning of the accused revealed details of an alleged conspiracy and possible motive behind the killing.
Police also recovered the suspected weapon of offence and personal belongings of the deceased, allegedly concealed after the incident, based on disclosures made during the investigation.
Investigation Continues
Authorities said further investigation is underway to establish the complete sequence of events, determine the precise motive and examine the individual roles of the accused.
The recovery of the SPO’s body brought a tragic end to the search operation that began following his disappearance on October 15.
Kishtwar Police reiterated their commitment to investigating serious crimes, maintaining public safety and ensuring that those responsible are brought before the law.
The arrests represent a significant development in the case, while the allegations against the accused remain subject to investigation and judicial proceedings.
