Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Dec 20: Security forces today arrested two Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and recovered incriminating materials including ammunition from their possession.
A police spokesman said that acting on specific input, Pulwama police along with 55RR and 182Bn CRPF apprehended two militant associates of JeM.
They have been identified as Umer Ramzan son of Mohd Ramzan Wani, resident of Brabandina and Javid Ahmad Mala son of Ali Mohd, resident of Khelan.
“Incriminating materials including ammunition were recovered from their possession,” a police spokesman said in a statement..
He said that during the preliminary investigation, it was revealed that both the arrested militant associates were in touch with JeM commanders and were involved in transportation of arms and ammunition. “Besides, they were providing shelter and other logistic support to the active militants operating in Awantipora and Tral areas,” the spokesman said.
“Accordingly, a case under relevant Sections of law has been registered in Police Station Litter and further investigation has been taken up,” he added.
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