Woman Among Four OGWs Held in Srinagar; Arms, Ammunition Seized

at 10:40 am
Representational Pic.

Srinagar, Apr 23 (NVI): Four over ground workers (OGWs), including a woman, were arrested in Srinagar for allegedly providing logistical support to terrorists, on Thursday.

A top police officer told that the four accused were apprehended from the Hazratbal area.

They have been identified as Zahoor Ahmad Mir, Bashir Ahmad Bhat, and Ghulam Mohammad Bhat — all residents of Hazratbal. The woman has been identified as Shazia Mohammad, also a resident of the same area.

During the operation, security forces recovered a hand grenade, 15 rounds of AK-47 ammunition, four mobile phones, and cash from their possession.

A case has been registered against the accused under relevant sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the Arms Act, officer added.(NVI)