Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday said that Anantnag police in south Kashmir apprehended three over-ground workers (OGWs) with the help of a facial recognition system, marking a significant success for advanced surveillance technology deployed for the ongoing Amarnath Yatra.
Facial Recognition System Triggers Alerts
A J&K police spokesman stated that 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 OGWs.
Apprehension and Legal Proceedings
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 police spokesman highlighted that this operation demonstrates the effectiveness of modern surveillance tools in enhancing security during the yatra.
