Terrorist hideout busted in Srinagar, 5 OGWs including doctor arrested
Synopsis
A doctor is among five overground workers arrested after Srinagar police busted a terrorist hideout and recovered an AK-47, grenades, and ammunition across two operations on the same night. The arrests signal a sharp escalation in J&K's strategy to dismantle terror support networks beyond just armed militants.
Key Takeaways
Five OGWs , including a doctor , were arrested in Srinagar on 29 April 2025 following multiple anti-terror operations.
A terrorist hideout at Chana Mohalla, Mulfaq was busted by a joint police team from four police stations.
Weapons recovered include an AK-47 rifle , 14 rounds of ammunition , two hand grenades , two magazines, and six mobile phones .
Operations were supervised by SSP Srinagar G.V.
Chakravarty ; a case registered at Police Station Panthachowk .
J&K Police's revised strategy targets the entire terror support ecosystem , including OGWs and sympathisers, not just armed militants.
A terrorist hideout has been busted in Srinagar district of Jammu & Kashmir, with five overground workers (OGWs) of terrorist outfits — including a doctor — arrested by police on Tuesday, 29 April 2025. The joint operation, conducted across multiple locations in Srinagar, led to the recovery of weapons, ammunition, and other incriminating material, police said on Wednesday.
How the Operations Unfolded
A joint team led by senior police officers from Zadibal, Soura, Lal Bazar, and Zakoora police stations busted a terrorist hideout at Chana Mohalla in the Mulfaq area on Tuesday evening. From the hideout, police recovered an AK-47 rifle, 14 rounds of ammunition, and a hand grenade.
In a separate operation during the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday, a team from Police Post Khanmoh apprehended five individuals during a check at Nard Sangri. Police recovered two hand grenades, two magazines, live rounds, posters, and six mobile phones from their possession. A case has been registered at Police Station Panthachowk, and an investigation has been initiated.
Weapons and Material Seized
Across both operations, police seized an AK-47 rifle, multiple hand grenades, magazines, live ammunition rounds, mobile phones, and what officials described as other incriminating material. The recovery of printed posters is also being investigated as part of the broader terror support network probe.
Who Is Leading the Crackdown
The operations were carried out under the supervision of Senior Superintendent of Police, Srinagar, G.V. Chakravarty, officials confirmed. The arrests form part of a revised counter-terror strategy in Jammu & Kashmir aimed at dismantling the entire support ecosystem of terrorism — not merely targeting armed militants. This includes targeting OGWs and sympathisers who provide logistical, financial, or intelligence support to active terrorists.
Broader Security Context
J&K Police and security forces have been conducting aggressive anti-terror operations across the hinterland in recent weeks. Notably, the inclusion of a doctor among those arrested underscores how terror networks have reportedly embedded themselves across professional communities. The Indian Army continues to handle infiltration and exfiltration on the Line of Control (LoC), while the Border Security Force (BSF) manages the International Border (IB), including drone and smuggling threats originating from across the border, according to officials. Further investigation is underway to identify other associates and unearth the full extent of the network.
Point of View
Resources, and community trust — represent a qualitative shift in the support infrastructure that J&K security forces are now explicitly targeting. The revised strategy of dismantling the entire ecosystem rather than focusing only on gun-wielding militants is sound in principle, but its effectiveness will be measured by how many such networks are neutralised before they activate. With the Pahalgam attack still fresh, the tempo of operations in the hinterland reflects both urgency and pressure on the security establishment to demonstrate control.
NationPress
1 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was busted in Srinagar on 29 April 2025?
A terrorist hideout was busted at Chana Mohalla in the Mulfaq area of Srinagar by a joint police team. An AK-47 rifle, 14 rounds of ammunition, and a hand grenade were recovered from the hideout.
Who are OGWs and why were they arrested?
OGWs, or overground workers, are individuals who provide logistical, financial, or intelligence support to active terrorist outfits without directly engaging in armed violence. Five such individuals, including a doctor, were arrested for their alleged role in supporting terror networks in Srinagar.
What weapons and material were recovered during the Srinagar operations?
Police recovered an AK-47 rifle, 14 rounds of ammunition, two hand grenades, two magazines, live rounds, printed posters, and six mobile phones across the two operations conducted on the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday.
Who supervised the anti-terror operations in Srinagar?
The operations were carried out under the supervision of Senior Superintendent of Police, Srinagar, G.V. Chakravarty, according to officials.
What is J&K Police's current counter-terror strategy?
J&K Police has revised its strategy to dismantle the entire support system of terrorism in the Union Territory, targeting not just armed militants but also OGWs and sympathisers. The Army covers the Line of Control while the BSF manages the International Border against infiltration and drone threats.
