OGW arrested with grenades, posters in Kulgam; case registered

Kulgam, May 21: Jammu and Kashmir police arrested an over ground worker (OGW) with two grenades and posters in Mohammadpora village of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Thursday.

A senior police officer said that the accused, identified as Adil Hussain Lone, son of Mohammad Sadiq Lone, resident of Mohammadpora Kulgam, was arrested near his native village during an operation conducted by Kulgam Police.

During the search, police recovered two hand grenades along with some posters from his possession, he said.

In connection with the incident, an FIR has been registered under relevant Sections of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) and Explosive Substances Act, officer said.

Further investigation into the matter is underway, he added. (JKNS)