Kulgam, May 21 : Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday said an Over Ground Worker (OGW) was arrested in a joint operation by Police, Army and CRPF in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district.
Officials said a joint team of Jammu and Kashmir Police, Rashtriya Rifles and Central Reserve Police Force conducted a naka at Mohammadpora village, where a suspicious individual was intercepted.
During the search, security forces recovered two hand grenades along with incriminating posters and other material from his possession, officials said.
The accused was identified as Aadil Hussain Lone, son of Mohd Sadiq Lone, a resident of Mohammadpora, Kulgam, who was arrested on the spot.
Police said a case under FIR No. 88/2026 has been registered at Police Station Kulgam under relevant sections of law and further investigation is underway.
Officials added that additional arrests and recoveries are likely as the probe progresses.
