Srinagar, Dec 27, KDC: Shopian Police on Saturday detained three Over Ground Workers (OGWs) under the provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act (PSA) and shifted them to Central Jail Kot Bhalwal, Jammu, police said.
Police in a statement to news agency Kashmir Dot Com said that, the detained individuals were identified as Owais Ahmad Lone of Sedow, Mashooq Ahmad Shah of Shahlatoo, and Subzar Ahmad Gani of Check Choland all residents of Shopian district.
Police said the three were repeatedly found involved in activities prejudicial to the security of the State, and continued to indulge in unlawful acts despite earlier preventive measures and proceedings initiated against them under Sections 170 and 126 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
Police further stated that even after the completion of preventive legal formalities under BNSS, the detenues did not desist from activities deemed harmful to public peace and State security, prompting authorities to seek stronger action.
Following the completion of all legal formalities, detention orders were obtained from the District Magistrate, Shopian, after which the accused were taken into custody and lodged at Central Jail Kot Bhalwal.
Police reiterated that the detentions were part of sustained efforts to maintain peace, stability and security in the district, and affirmed its commitment to act against elements viewed as threats to public order strictly in accordance with law.
Shopian Police said it will continue to take firm and lawful action to safeguard peace and security in the region. (KDC)
