Four OGWs, including Woman, arrested in Srinagar; Grenade, AK Ammo recovered

Srinagar, Apr 23: Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested four overground workers (OGWs), including a woman, for allegedly aiding terrorists with logistics in the city, officials said.

A senior police officer said that the arrests were made from the Hazratbal area of Srinagar on Wednesday night during a targeted operation.

The arrested individuals have been identified as Zahoor Ahmad Mir, Bashir Ahmad Bhat, Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, and Shazia Mohammad, all residents of Hazratbal, he said.

The officer said during the operation, a hand grenade, 15 rounds of AK-47 ammunition, four mobile phones, and some cash were recovered from their possession.

Following the recovery, a case has been registered against them under relevant sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and Arms Act, and further investigation has been initiated, officer added. (JKNS)