JK police apprehends one overground worker in Budgam district; arms recovered

Srinagar, December 9: Security forces have intensified their efforts to curb terrorism and terrorists from Jammu and Kashmir with an aim to bring peace, law and order in the valley. Notably, Jammu and Kashmir police on Friday arrested an over ground worker (OGW) of terrorists from Keli Kadal area of Chadoora village of Budgam district.

 

Jammu and Kashmir police arrested a terrorist sympathizer from Keli Kadal area of Chadoora village of Budgam district. Arms and ammunition including some grenades have been recovered from his possession. The OGW is identified as Mohammad Younis Sheikh who is a resident of Chill Brass village of Khansahib area of the Budgam district.

The police official confirmed the apprehension of one OGW and said that four UBGL grenades were recovered from Sheikh's possession. “However, a case has been registered in the matter and investigation is underway,” a police official said.

Earlier, on December 2 of this year, Jammu and Kashmir police busted two hideouts and arrested a hardcore associate of the terrorists belonged to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in Kupwara district. On November 29 of this year, and OGW working for both Hizbul and LeT terror outfit surrendered before the Army in South Kashmir. The worker was identified as Altaf Sheikh and was operating in Qaimoh belt of Kulgam district. On November 28, three OGWs were arrested by 9 Rashtriya Rifles from Kulgam's Devsar area. Two grenades, a cheque of Rs 55,000 and Rs 12,000 cash were recovered from their possession.

Importantly, the Indian security forces have led a massive war against terrorism and terrorists in the inner parts of Jammu-Kashmir and forward areas. Therefore, Anti-Terrorism operation is continued with such a speed that more than 200 terrorists are eliminated by Indian troops in a time period of only 1 year.