Poonch, Dec 05 (KNO): In a significant development aimed at curbing anti-national activities, Police Poonch on Thursday said to have conducted searches at the residences of four Over Ground Workers (OGWs).
The four OGWs as per a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) include Mohd Nasar @ Jigger, son of Mohd Rafiq of Sakhimadan A/P Balnoi Tehsil Mendhar, Mehmood Hussian, son of Talib Hussian of Dehri Dabsi A/P Kotan Tehsil Mendhar, Mohd Khalid, son of Said Mohd of Dharana Tehsil Mendhar and Abdul Aziz, son of Mohd Bashir of Village Bhatidhar Tehsil Mendhar District Poonch, suspected to be involved in various FIRs at Police Station Mendhar.
The operation, carried out in the early hours of the day, the statement said.
“Acting on credible intelligence inputs, the search operations were meticulously planned to gather evidence and disrupt activities that pose a threat to peace and stability in the region. The individuals whose houses were searched are believed to have been providing logistical support, shelter, and other assistance to terrorist in the area. Senior officials overseeing the operation have emphasized their commitment to rooting out all elements involved in anti-national activities and ensuring the safety of civilians,” the statement added.
The operation marks another step in the ongoing efforts to dismantle the terror ecosystem in the region. The Jammu and Kashmir Police Poonch have appealed to the public to cooperate with law enforcement agencies and share any information that can aid in the fight against terrorism, the statement added—(KNO)