Poonch: Police on Thursday carried out searches at the residences of four Over Ground Workers (OGWs) in Poonch, officials said.
A police spokesperson in a statement to GNS said that searches were carried out at the residences of Mohd Nasar, Mehmood Hussian, Mohd Khalid and Abdul Aziz in Mendhar. They are suspected to be involved in various cases at Police Station Mendhar, the spokesperson 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,” he said.
The individuals whose houses were searched are believed to have been providing logistical support, shelter, and other assistance to terrorist in the area, he said.
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, he said.
“The operation marks another step in the ongoing efforts to dismantle the terror ecosystem in the region,” he said, adding, “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.” (GNS)
House of 4 OWGs searched in Poonch: Police
