Police crackdown on JKNOPs, OGWs across J-K's Ramban district

Ramban, Nov 09: As part of the ongoing massive crackdown on terror networks to dismantle the ecosystem of terrorism across Jammu and Kashmir, Ramban Police today conducted extensive Cordon and Search Operations (CASOs) at multiple locations in the Banihal and Gool areas of the district, officials said.

A police spokesperson, in a statement, said that the operations were carried out in a well-coordinated manner under the close supervision of SSP Ramban Shri Arun Gupta, JKPS and were aimed at tracing out the suspicious activities of the relatives of the Jammu and Kashmir natives operating from Pakistan (JKNOPs) and verifying antecedents of suspected individuals, and tightening security around vulnerable areas.

He said, during the operations, houses of relatives and known associates of active J&K-based terrorists operating from Pakistan and Overground workers (OGWs) were put to search. The police teams thoroughly inspected multiple premises to ensure no anti-national or unlawful activities were being carried out or supported.

The drives were conducted by joint teams of Ramban Police, Army, CRPF, and SOG units along with duty magistrates covering various sensitive localities across the district. The operations were carried out in an organised manner without causing any inconvenience to the general public, he added.

"It is reiterated that such operations are a part of ongoing preventive and intelligence-based measures to ensure that peace and stability in the region remain undisturbed.Ramban Police remain committed to neutralizing any anti-national network and ensuring the safety of all citizens." the spokesperson stated.

He further stated that Police have also appealed to the public at large to cooperate with law enforcement agencies and share any valuable information regarding suspicious movements or persons in their areas, assuring that the identity of informants will be kept confidential.