Two female OGWs booked under Public Safety Act in Udhampur

JAMMU (KIMS) — At least two female Over Ground Workers (OGWs) were booked under the Public Safety Act (PSA) in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir, Police said on Tuesday.

“Two female militant associates (OGWs), identified as Maryama Begum, Wife of Mohd. Shafeeq of Loudhara, Basantgarh, and Arshad Begum, Wife of Late Jamal Din of Rai Chak, Basantgarh have been detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA) for posing a significant threat to the safety and security of the state,” police said in a statement.

“They were found to be involved in providing logistics support to militant groups and working as guide/facilitator for militant organisations. Their continuous actions posed a serious risk to public safety and tranquility,” the statement said.

“To prevent further criminal activities detrimental to the security of the state and keeping in view their activities both were ordered to be detained under PSA,” the statement added. — (KIMS)