Forces crack down on terror networks in Jammu

AFTER a series of terror strikes in the Jammu region, security forces have launched a massive crackdown against the overground workers (OGWs) of terrorist organisations to deny the outfits logistics support and prevent attacks.

- FAYAZ WANI

Security agencies have formulated a plan to tackle terrorism in Jammu by going after the OGWs, said a top official involved in operations.

"OGWs are like eyes and ears of the terrorists. Without their support terrorists cannot move and carry out attacks," the security official said. "OGWs besides providing logistic support to terrorists help them in doing recce of possible targets. OGWs also assist terrorists in transporting weapons and moving from one place to another," the official added.

Police, CRPF personnel and army men in the last few days have carried out raids at multiple locations in Rajouri, Poonch, Udhampur and Kathua districts, where terror attacks took place recently.