2 terror associates detained under Public Safety Act in Budgam
Police on Sunday detained two terror associates under Public Safety Act in Budgam. Police said that in a move against terrorism and acting tough against anti-national elements Police today detained two 'hardcore' Over Ground Workers (OGWs) affiliated with terrorist ranks under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA).
The arrested persons have been identified as Tahir Ahmad Kumar of Pakerpora and Shabir Ahmad Ganai of Karpora, Pakerpora.
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