OGW detained at Nunwan base camp

Excelsior Correspondent

SRINAGAR, July 11: An alleged Over Ground Worker (OGW) was detained at the Nunwan base camp of the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra after the Facial Recognition System (FRS) deployed by Anantnag Police generated an alert during security screening, police said today.

According to police, the alert was triggered at the X-ray point at Nunwan, prompting security personnel to intercept and verify the individual.

The detainee was identified as Mohd Iqbal Wani, son of Ali Mohd Wani, a resident of Hajin in Bandipora district.

Police said the verification confirmed his identity as an alleged OGW, following which he was detained for further legal proceedings and investigation.

Officials said the interception underscored the role of facial recognition technology in the multi-layered security arrangements put in place for the annual pilgrimage.

They said the system has strengthened real-time surveillance, enhanced access control and enabled prompt response to potential security threats.