Police on Monday said that they have detained two terror associate under Public Safety Act in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district.
In a handout, the police said that in a decisive move against terrorism and acting tough against ANEs (Anti-national Elements) District Police Budgam today detained two “hardcore” Over Ground Workers (OGWs) affiliated with terrorist ranks under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) viz Tahir Ahmad Kumar S/o Ab Hameed Kumar R/o Pakerpora and Shabir Ahmad Ganai S/o Bashir Ahmad Ganai R/o Karpora Pakerpora.
The arrests followed sustained efforts and actionable intelligence indicating the involvement of the duo in providing active support to terrorist outfits operating in the region. By invoking the Public Safety Act, authorities have ensured their detention to prevent further threats to peace and public order, they said.
The detained individuals were instrumental in facilitating terrorist activities, including movement, shelter, logistical support, and their continued engagement in anti-national activities, role in motivating local youth to join banned (terrorist) organisations. The imposition of the PSA was deemed necessary and their detention marks a significant step towards dismantling terrorist support networks in the district, they said.
The Budgam Police have reaffirmed their resolve to act firmly against all elements endangering the safety and security of the region.
The general public is once again urged to play an active role in maintaining the security of Budgam by reporting any information related to anti-national, anti-social or drug-related activities in their vicinity to police, reads the statement.(GNS)
