Srinagar, Apr 23 — Police have arrested four alleged over ground workers (OGWs), including a woman, from the Hazratbal area here for providing logistical support to militants, officials said on Thursday.
The arrests were made during a targeted night operation on Wednesday, a senior police officer said. “Four individuals were apprehended from Hazratbal for facilitating militant activities in the city,” the officer said.
Those arrested have been identified as Zahoor Ahmad Mir, Bashir Ahmad Bhat, Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, and Shazia Mohammad, all residents of Hazratbal.
Police said a hand grenade, 15 rounds of AK-47 ammunition, four mobile phones and cash were recovered during the operation. “The recoveries were made from their possession,” the officer said.
A case has been registered under relevant provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Arms Act, and further investigation is underway, police added.
