Terror operative held in Kathua

According to officials, the accused was a key facilitator linked to Pakistan-based terrorists and allegedly played a crucial role in assisting the infiltration of more than a dozen terrorists into Indian Territory over the years

Ahead of Amarnath Yatra, police on Tuesday arrested an overground worker (OGW) in Kathua district for allegedly facilitating the infiltration of terrorists from across the Indo-Pak International Border, a police officer said.

Police sources said that the OGW helped at least 12 Pakistani terrorists infiltrate the Indian side and carry out attacks on security forces. (File)

“An overground worker has been arrested for allegedly facilitating the infiltration of terrorists from across the International Border in Kathua district,” said a senior police officer.

The accused has been identified as Haji Mohammad Lateef, a resident of Kathua district.

Acting on specific intelligence inputs, a police team arrested the OGW, he said.

According to officials, the accused was a key facilitator linked to Pakistan-based terrorists and allegedly played a crucial role in assisting the infiltration of more than a dozen terrorists into Indian Territory over the years.

He had been in constant touch with Pakistani handlers for several years and provided logistical support to infiltrating terrorists, the officer said.

Police sources said that the OGW helped at least 12 Pakistani terrorists infiltrate the Indian side and carry out attacks on security forces.