Srinagar: Eight OGWs (Over Ground Workers) were arrested in South Kashmir’s Awantipora on Tuesday for providing logistical support and shelter to two local militants, police said.
Preliminary investigation revealed that they were involved in providing shelter, logistics and transportation of arms/ammunition to two local active militants of outfit JeM (Jaish) namely Asif Sheikh – resident of Monghama and Ajaz Bhat- resident of Syedabad Pastuna Tra, a police officer said.
They have been identified as Mushtaq Ahmad Dar, Ishfaq Ahmad Dar, Manzoor Ahmad Dar – residents of Wagad, Fayaz Ahmad Rather – resident of Pastuna, Shabir Ahmad Rather – resident of Syedabad Pastuna, Mohd Latief Rather- resident of Syedabad Pastuna, Sheeraz Ahmad Mir – resident of Aripal and Waseem Ahmad Bhat – resident of Pastuna.
Incriminating materials including ammunition were also recovered from their possession, police said without giving proper details.
"Besides, vehicle used in the commission of the crime has also been seized."
In this connection, a case vide FIR No. 75/2022 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Tral and further investigation is in progress, police statement reads.
(GNS)
