Srinagar: Three overground workers (OGWs) of Hizbul Mujahideen were arrested from Kulgam district of south Kashmir, police said on Saturday.
Those arrested have been identified as Mohammad Abass Wagay, son of Mohammad Ramzan Wagay, resident of Wuyan Imamsahab; Gowhar Shafi Mir, son of Mohammad Shafi Mir, and Nisar Rehman Sheikh, son of Abdul Rahman Sheikh, both residents of DK Pora Shopian. They have been shifted to the police station where they remain in custody.
Police established a checkpoint at Daderkoot-Alamganj crossing here on Friday evening after receiving information about the movement of anti-national elements carrying arms and ammunition with them, a police spokesperson said.
Three people who were travelling on a motorcycle were intercepted, he said.
“During a search, police recovered one pistol, two magazines and 13 live rounds from the possession of the suspects,” the spokesperson said, adding that they were arrested.
“Upon sustained interrogation, they revealed that they were involved in terror crimes and were providing support to the terror organisation Hizbul Mujahideen,” the spokesperson said.
In this regard, a case vide FIR No. 05/2023 under relevant sections of law stands registered in Police Station Behibagh and further investigation into the matter has been initiated, police said.
