Two OGWs held in Budgam
Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Apr 27 : A 45-year-old labourer, Ghulam Rasool Magray, was shot dead by gun men in Kupwara district last night.
The gunmen barged into his house at Kandi Khas in district Kupwara, where he was living with elderly mother, and dragged him out and fired at him. He was critically wounded in the attack and later succumbed to injuries in the hospital.
Magray was initially rushed to a local hospital. However, due to the severity of his injuries, he was referred to a hospital in Srinagar, where doctors declared him brought dead.
Meanwhile, police today arrested two suspected Over Ground Workers of terrorists and booked them under Public Safety Act (PSA).
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Police in a statement said that a decisive move against terrorism and acting tough against ANES (Anti-National Elements), District Police Budgam on Sunday detained two hardcore Over Ground Workers (OGWs) affiliated with terrorist ranks under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA).
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They have been identified as Tahir Ahmad Kumar, a resident of Pakherpora and Shabir Ahmad Ganai, a resident of Karpora Pakherpora. The arrests followed sustained efforts and actionable intelligence indicating the involvement of the duo in providing active support to terrorist outfits operating in the region. By invoking the Public Safety Act, authorities have ensured their detention to prevent further threats to peace and public order,” it added.
“The detained individuals were instrumental in facilitating terrorist activities, including movement, shelter, logistical support, and their continued engagement in anti-national activities, role in motivating local youth to join banned (terrorist) organisations. “The imposition of the PSA was deemed necessary, and their detention marks a significant step towards dismantling terrorist support networks in the district,” the statement read.
“The Budgam police have reaffirmed their resolve to act firmly against all elements endangering the safety and security of the region,” it said, adding that the general public is once again urged to play an active role in maintaining the security of Budgam by reporting any information related to anti-national, anti-social or drug-related activities in their vicinity to the police.
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