Indian authorities have identified fifteen local Kashmiri overground workers (OGWs) as suspects in facilitating the recent Pahalgam terror attack. Electronic surveillance revealed their potential involvement in logistics and arms procurement from Pakistan. Three prime suspects are detained, with police seeking two others.
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