Jammu, November 13, 2026: The Maharaja Gulab Singh Brigade has expressed profound grief and anguish over the killing of two Special Police Officers (SPOs), Rashpal Kumar and Babi Chand, whose bullet-riddled bodies were recovered from the Dachhan-Marwah area of Kishtwar district. The Brigade strongly condemned the cowardly act of terrorism and paid rich tributes to the brave personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty.
Chairman of the Maharaja Gulab Singh Brigade, Shivang Satya Gupta, expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and said that the supreme sacrifice of the two police personnel would always be remembered. He said that targeting personnel who are serving the nation and protecting the people reflects the desperation of terrorist elements who are opposed to peace and normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir.
Gupta appealed to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to ensure a befitting and decisive response against the terrorists responsible for this heinous act. He said that those involved in the killings must be identified, tracked down and brought to justice through firm action by the security agencies. He emphasised that there should be no compromise in dealing with terrorism and its support network.
President of the Brigade, Saroor Singh Jamwal, and working President Anil Singh Rakwal also expressed deep sorrow over the loss of the two brave SPOs and extended their solidarity with the families of the martyrs. They said that the sacrifice of Rashpal Kumar and Babi Chand would inspire future generations and that the people of Jammu and Kashmir must stand united against terrorism.
While underlining the valiant efforts and sacrifices of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, paramilitary forces and the Indian Army, the Brigade appreciated their relentless contribution towards maintaining peace and security in the region. The leadership called upon all security forces to intensify their efforts and eliminate the remaining elements of terrorism from Jammu and Kashmir so that lasting peace can be established.
The Brigade further stated that the people of Jammu and Kashmir stand firmly with the security forces in their fight against terrorism and that every attempt to disturb peace, communal harmony and national integrity must be defeated with determination.
The Maharaja Gulab Singh Brigade reiterated its commitment to national unity, the territorial integrity of India and the cause of a peaceful and terror-free Jammu and Kashmir.
