Hizb OGW held along with pistol in Doda: Police

DODA — Police on Tuesday claimed to have arrested an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of Hizbul Mujahideen at Tantna area of Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Doda, Mumtaz Sheikh said that a joint team of police and Army, following inputs about the presence of the OGW, raided at Tantna village. “During the raid, the OGW namely Tanveer Ahmad Malik was apprehended,” he said.

“A Chinese pistol along with 10 rounds were recovered from his possession,” he said.

In this connection, a case under relevant Sections of law has been registered and further investigations were taken up, the SSP said.