SRINAGAR: Police in Srinagar have arrested four over ground workers (OGWs), including a woman, for allegedly providing logistic support to militants 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.
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)
