Lashkar-e-Taiba OGWs module busted in Sopore , four arrested, arms and ammunition recovered
10-Sep-2022
J&K Police on Friday have busted an Over Ground Worker (OGWs)module of Lashkar-e-Taiba terror group with the arrest of two persons in Sopore area of Baramulla district.
According to authorities, a joint naka was set up in collaboration with the Army and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) near Gousiabad Chowk Chinkipora, which is under the jurisdiction of the Sopore police station.
During checking, a suspicious movement of two persons coming from Dangerpora towards Chinkipora was noted and was subsequently asked to stop, but they tried to flee from the spot. The duo were then apprehended by security forces.
The arrested persons were identified as Shakir Akber Gojree, a resident of Bandipora and Mohsin Wani, a resident of Baramulla. Two grenades were recovered from their possession.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the arrested persons are over ground workers (OGWs) of proscribed terror organization LeT and were in constant search of an opportunity to carry out attacks on security forces and civilians.
During their investigation, they revealed names of other OGWs associates which led to the arrest and recovery of further arms and ammunition which includes one Chinese pistol, one pistol magazine, seven live pistol rounds, 25 AK 47 rounds and explosive material. Names of other OGWs were revealed as Himayun Shariq, a resident of Sopore and Faizan Ashraf Wani, a resident of Nadihal Rafiabad. Further investigation into the case is going on.
An OGW helps terrorists in movement, ammunition supplies and accommodation. A home ministry official said: "There is a deliberate attempt to keep the attacker's profile low. The recent killings have been carried out using small firearms. While the security forces are taking measures to contain violence, the Centre is keen to investigate the role of those behind the recent incidents.".
More than 150 terrorists have been killed this year so far :
Pertinent to mention here that , this year so far more than 150 terrorists have been killed by the security forces out of which 38 were Pakistanis. However, 20 security personnel and 21 civilians also lost their lives while security forces and intelligence agencies have arrested over nearly 300 overground workers (OGWs) belonging to different terror outfits this year so far.