Police in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, apprehended four overground workers (OGWs) for aiding terrorists. The arrests took place in Hazratbal during a targeted operation on Wednesday evening. The detained individuals, identified as Zahoor Ahmad Mir, Bashir Ahmad Bhat, Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, and Shazia Mohammad, are all residents of Hazratbal.
A hand grenade, 15 rounds of AK-47 ammunition, four mobile phones, and cash were seized from the suspects during the operation. Authorities have filed a case against them under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and Arms Act, with investigations ongoing.
Law enforcement agencies are conducting rigorous anti-terrorist operations in Jammu and Kashmir, focusing on terrorists, OGWs, sympathizers, and individuals involved in illicit activities like drug smuggling and hawala money rackets. The strategy now emphasizes dismantling the entire support network of terrorism, not just targeting armed terrorists.
Jammu and Kashmir Police, along with security forces, are leading anti-terrorist operations in the region, while the Army and Border Security Force (BSF) are stationed along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border. The LoC spans Baramulla, Bandipora, Kupwara, Poonch, Rajouri, and parts of Jammu districts, while the International Border covers Samba, Kathua, and Jammu districts.
The Army and BSF’s role includes preventing infiltration, exfiltration, drug trafficking, and drone activities orchestrated by terror groups from across the border in Pakistan. Drones are utilized to deliver arms, ammunition, cash, and drugs to sustain terrorism in the union territory, with OGWs facilitating the transfer to terrorists.
