OGW escapes from Srinagar court, searches launched

Srinagar, March 19: An Over Ground Worker (OGW) of militants fled from Srinagar court on Tuesday afternoon.

The OGW was brought from sub jail Mattan to Srinagar court for judicial remand where he managed to escape.

Identified as Ishfaq Ahmad Rah of Qaimoh Kulgam, sources said, he escaped from court permises here in Srinagar.

A police officer confirmed the incident and said that a manhunt has been launched to nab the fleeing OGW. (GNS)