Srinagar: Police alongwith government forces on Tuesday arrested two OGWs (Over Ground Workers) in central Kashmir’s Budgam.
"Police in Budgam alongwith Army (62RR) & CRPF (43Bn) at a checkpoint established in Chandpora area of Budgam arrested two terrorist associates of proscribed terror outfit LeT," police said in a statement to The Himalayan Post.
They have been identified as Zahid Ahmad Sheikh, son of Jalal-u-Din Sheikh – resident of Alamnag Poshkar Khag and Sahil Bashir Dar son of Bashir Ahmad Dar – resident of Mamath, Budgam.
"Incriminating materials of proscribed terror outfit LeT, explosive material and ammunition including one hand grenade, 02 pistol magazines and 15 AK-47 rounds have been recovered from their possession," the statement reads.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 153/2022 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Budgam and investigation has been initiated.
OGW (Over Ground Workers) is a cohort which helps providing logistical support to militants or militancy in Kashmir
