Crackdown on OGW network in Jammu, 56 locations raided

In a massive crackdown on Over Ground Workers (OGWs) network in districts of Jammu region, at many as 56 locations, including hideouts of terror associates, were raided by the security forces on Tuesday.

The operation was aimed at identifying, tracking, and apprehending OGWs and other terror suspects involved in providing support to terrorist outfits, including managing the logistics, recruitment and facilitating the movement of arms, ammunition and funds.

Nine locations were raided in Rajouri district, including Thanamandi, Darhal, Kalakote, Manjakote and Dharamsal areas.

12 raids were conducted in different locations of Poonch district. These are part of investigations into two separate cases. The raids were conducted in cases pertaining to a terrorist network active in the border district linked to proscribed terrorist organisations like Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) trying to activate OGWs to initiate, organize and execute terror-related activities.

In Udhampur district, police conducted extensive searches at 25 locations in the Basantgarh area that has witnessed terror activities in recent past.

10 raids were conducted in different locations of Reasi district including those in Pauni, Gulabgarh, Arnas, Panassa, and Mahore-Chasana area.

Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Anand Jain said, “The action resulted in the arrest of several OGWs and terror suspects. Incriminating materials, including electronic devices, documents, unaccounted cash, weapons and ammunition were also recovered during the searches. The searches were carried out meticulously, with due care taken to avoid any collateral damage or inconvenience to innocent civilians”.

"Investigations will continue based on the material and information gathered during the raids. Further operations are planned to target any remaining elements attempting to disrupt peace in the region,” the ADGP said.