Archive · 22 Jul 2026
J&K Police Detain 700 in Anti-Terror Sweep
The Jammu and Kashmir Police have detained nearly 700 people suspected of helping terrorists in Kashmir.
This is the biggest security operation of the year.
The police are questioning these people to find out if they are providing support like money, transportation, or shelter to terrorist groups.
The operation was started after a recent terror attack in Anantnag.
The police are working with other security agencies to make sure the area is safe.
They say they will keep doing these operations until all support for terrorism is gone.
The police also said they are committed to keeping the peace and following the law.
Jammu and Kashmir Police detained nearly 700 suspected Over Ground Workers (OGWs) in a district-wide crackdown.
The operation was triggered by a recent terror incident in Anantnag.
Police are questioning and verifying detainees as per legal procedures.
The focus is on individuals suspected of providing logistical, financial, and other support to terrorist organizations.
The operation is aimed at identifying, isolating, and neutralizing facilitators of militancy.
- Who
- Jammu and Kashmir Police
- What
- Detained nearly 700 suspected Over Ground Workers (OGWs)
- When
- Recent (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Kashmir
- Why
- To dismantle the support network for terrorism and maintain public order
Security Measures
Human Rights Concerns
Necessity of Operations
Security Measures
Essential for maintaining public order and dismantling terrorist networks.
Human Rights Concerns
Raises concerns about potential human rights violations and mass detentions.
- Number of Detained Individuals
- Nearly 700
- Location
- Kashmir
- Operation Trigger
- Recent terror incident in Anantnag
- Operation Focus
- Over Ground Workers (OGWs)
- Operation Scope
- District-wide
