Shopian, Dec 27: In a major preventive action to safeguard peace and security, Shopian Police have detained three Over Ground Workers (OGWs) under the Public Safety Act (PSA) for their alleged repeated involvement in activities prejudicial to the security of the Union Territory. According to a police statement, the detention orders were obtained after following […]

Shopian Police detained three OGWs under the PSA for repeated anti-security activities, citing continued involvement despite preventive action, and lodged them in Kot Bhalwal jail to maintain peace and security.

The detenues have been identified as Owais Ahmad Lone of Sedow, Mashooq Ahmad Shah of Shahlatoo and Subzar Ahmad Gani of Check Choland, all residents of Shopian.

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The detenues were found repeatedly involved in activities prejudicial to the security of the State. Despite preventive actions and proceedings initiated against them under Sections 170/126 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), they continued to indulge in unlawful activities, thereby posing a serious threat to peace and security in the district, as per the release. India News | Three OGWs Detained Under PSA in Shopian; Shifted to Jammu Jail: Police.