KATHUA, JULY 25: Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) on Thursday have initiated a major crackdown on the Over Ground Workers (OGWs) by taking legal action against 40 individuals and arresting 02 OGWs for supporting terror related activities under the jurisdiction of PS Malhar in Kathua district.
As per the Police, these individuals were found to have purposefully withheld crucial information by not disclosing it to police in time. Both individuals deliberately choose not to disclose vital information to the police, thereby obstructing efforts to prevent terrorist actions.
They said that over 100 individuals have been questioned in connection with this case, whereas the Preventive measures have been taken against more than 40 individuals to mitigate further risks and disrupt any potential support systems for terrorist activities.
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Through meticulous investigation, 02 OGWs have been identified as 1.Layaqat Ali @Pawu son of Gammi resident of Ward No. 07, Kalna Dhanu Parole Tehsil Billawar District Kathua . 2. Mool Raj alias Jenju son of Uttam Chand resident of Bowli Mohalla Malhar Tehsil Malhar District Kathua.
Accordingly a case FIR No. 18/2024 U/S 61(1),113,147,150/ BNS 2/3 EIMCO Act was registered at PS Malhar whereas the further investigation is going on.
The arrest of these OGWs is a testament to our resolve. We urge the public to remain alert and report any suspicious activities to their nearest Police Station or Dial 100 or 9858034100.
