Srinagar: J&K Police have arrested four Over Ground Workers (OGW) linked to proscribed terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed at Awantipora in south Kashmir.
They have been identified as Mohd Amin, Mohd Rafiq and Fayaz Lone, residents of Pulwama, and Maqbool Dar, a resident of Awantipora.
As per police records they were involved in assisting JeM terrorists operating in areas around Awantipora.
These OGW were providing logistic support and shelter to the terrorists, including JeM commander Qari Yasir and his other terror associates who were recently killed in an encounter at Awantipora.
“Cases under relevant sections of law are registered at respective police stations and further investigation in the matter is in progress,” a police statement said.
Police is also investigating the role of four other persons for their involvement in supporting terror activities in the area and aiding terrorists in the area.