The operation launched by the military against those aiding terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir over the past month is showing results. Those known as over ground workers (OGWs) who earlier provided shelter and information about military convoys to terrorists are now providing information to the security forces.
According to security officials, 20 such OGWs have been apprehended in a month. The properties of more than 15 people have been seized. An encounter on Thursday was initiated based on their information. An OGW informed the military forces that Farooq Nali, one of the oldest commanders of Hizbul Mujahideen, was in Behibagh, Kulgam. Nali was a category A++ terrorist with a bounty of Rs 10 lakh on his head.
No shelter to terrorists; 60% terrorists are foreign
95% of terrorists are active in Jammu and Kashmir, of which 60% are foreigners. There are about 60 terrorists in Jammu’s Rajouri, Poonch, Doda, and Kishtwar, and 35 in the valley. A military official said that once all the OGWs are captured, the terrorists won’t be able to survive for even a week. 95% of the operations against terrorists are being carried out in the forests because the locals are not providing shelter. Top terrorist Junaid Ahmed Bhat, involved in the killing of seven terrorists in Ganderbal, was also killed in the Dachigam forest.
Inform about OGW, get a reward
12 teams of security agencies in the valley are searching for OGWs. Information is being passed to suspected helpers that those who provide information about terrorists will be rewarded.
VDC gets new weapons
Self-loading rifles have been provided to Village Defense Committees (VDCs) to prevent infiltration across the border. They have been given the responsibility of security in Rajouri, Poonch, Doda of Jammu and Kulgam of Kashmir.
Amit Shah holds a meeting with security officials
Union Home Minister Amit Shah held an important meeting with security officials and the Jammu and Kashmir administration in New Delhi. This was the first meeting after the assembly elections. Sources said the Home Minister has sought a 2025 security roadmap for the state.
Key points
The Indian security forces have intensified their operations against terrorists and their supporters in Jammu and Kashmir.
The locals, who were previously aiding the terrorists, are now providing information to the security forces.
The security forces have successfully apprehended several OGWs and seized their properties.
The security forces are focusing on eliminating the foreign terrorists operating in the region.
The Indian government is taking various measures to strengthen the security apparatus in Jammu and Kashmir.