Srinagar, July 8 (JKNS): Anantnag Police on Wednesday apprehended three alleged Over Ground Workers (OGWs) after the Facial Recognition System (FRS), installed as part of the security arrangements for the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, generated alerts about their movement in the Sarbal area, officials said.
Police spokesperson in a statement issued here to news agency JKNS said, In a significant success demonstrating the effectiveness of advanced surveillance technology deployed for the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, the Facial Recognition System (FRS) installed by Anantnag Police generated timely alerts regarding three suspicious individuals while they were passing through the Sarbal area.
Acting swiftly on the alerts, police personnel intercepted and verified the identities of the individuals. During the verification process, all three were identified as Over Ground Workers (OGWs).
Based on the intelligence generated through the Facial Recognition System and subsequent verification, all three individuals were promptly apprehended by Anantnag Police for further legal proceedings.
The successful detection highlights the crucial role of technology-driven policing in strengthening the security grid and ensuring a safe, secure, and incident-free Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra.
Anantnag Police remains committed to leveraging modern surveillance systems and maintaining a robust security framework to safeguard pilgrims and uphold peace in the district. (JK
