Over ground worker detained in south Kashmir’s Anantnag
Srinagar: Police on Saturday detained an over ground worker in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district after he was flagged by the facial recognition system, installed ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra.
As part of the robust security arrangements for the ongoing Amarnath Yatra, the Facial Recognition System (FRS) deployed by Anantnag Police generated a timely alert at the X-Ray Point, Nunwan Base Camp, leading to the detention of one Over Ground Worker (OGW), a police spokesman said.
He said the individual was identified as Mohammad Iqbal Wani, a resident of Hajin, Bandipora district of north Kashmir.
Acting swiftly on the FRS alert, police personnel intercepted and verified the individual, during which he was confirmed to be an OGW, the spokesman said.
Wani has been detained for further legal proceedings and investigation, he added.
The successful interception highlights the effectiveness of advanced technology integrated into the multi-layered security grid established by Anantnag Police for the safe and secure conduct of the Yatra.
The deployment of the Facial Recognition System continues to strengthen real-time surveillance, enhance access control, and enable prompt response to potential security threats, the spokesman added.
