School Headmaster Arrested with Weapons in J&K’s Poonch: Security Forces

PTK News Desk 

Security forces have apprehended a school headmaster who was allegedly functioning as an overground worker (OGW) for terrorists. During a targeted operation in the Hari Budha area, the security forces, including the Army and police, made the arrest. Officials reported that Qamaruddin, identified as a registered OGW, was found in possession of a foreign-made pistol and grenades in his residence. It’s suspected that the seized arms and ammunition were intended to disrupt the upcoming elections in the Poonch area. The ongoing investigation has led to the recovery of two Chinese grenades and one Pakistan-made pistol from the OGW. The police have initiated legal proceedings, with an FIR lodged in connection with the incident. This development adds a concerning dimension to the security landscape in Poonch, especially with the upcoming polls in the region, which includes areas of strategic significance in the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha constituency.