J&K L-G terminates three govt. employees over ‘terror links’; Opposition questions CM Omar
1 month, 1 week ago

J&K L-G terminates three govt. employees over ‘terror links’; Opposition questions CM Omar

The Hindu  

Invoking special provisions under Article 311 of the Constitution, the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, on Saturday terminated the services of three more government employees over alleged links to militants in the Union Territory. Firdous Ahmad Bhat, a police constable; Mohammad Ashraf Bhat, a teacher; and Nisar Ahmad Khan, an orderly in the Forest Department were the three employees who lost their jobs. The L-G’s administration in J&K has terminated the services of at least 63 employees under the provisions of Article 311 since 2020. People had pinned their hopes on the new government, expecting at least some relief through vigorous advocacy of these issues with the L-G,” former J&K CM and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti said.

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Arbitrary dismissal of govt employees continues in J&K even after govt formation: PDP chief
1 month, 1 week ago

Arbitrary dismissal of govt employees continues in J&K even after govt formation: PDP chief

The Hindu  

People’s Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday said “arbitrary and summary” dismissal of employees was continuing even after an elected government has taken office in Jammu and Kashmir. In a post on X, Ms. Mehbooba said, “Arbitrary and summary dismissals of government employees has become a daily occurrence since 2019. What is perhaps most surprising and puzzling is that …

J-K: 3 govt employees terminated in terror link case, LG Manoj Sinha says perpetrators will be punished
1 month, 1 week ago

J-K: 3 govt employees terminated in terror link case, LG Manoj Sinha says perpetrators will be punished

India TV News  

The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha dismissed three J&K government employees due to links with terror outfits. Among the three, one employee was identified as Firdous Ahmed Bhat, a Jammu and Kashmir Police constable who used to work for Lashkar while he was in the service. Investigation revealed that Firdous Bhat had tasked two other local LeT terrorists- …

Two govt staffers sacked, first since Omar Abdullah took over
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Two govt staffers sacked, first since Omar Abdullah took over

New Indian Express  

SRINAGAR: In the first case since Omar Abdullah-led NC took charge last month, the J&K government has sacked two government employees, including a teacher and a pharmacist, by invoking Article 311 of the Constitution. Article 311 allows the administration to sack employees without a formal inquiry. “The Lt-Governor is satisfied under sub clause of the proviso to clause of Article …

J-K administration dismisses two govt employees having terror links
3 months, 3 weeks ago

J-K administration dismisses two govt employees having terror links

India TV News  

In a significant development, the Jammu and Kashmir administration on Friday terminated two more government employees after law enforcement and intelligence agencies established their links to a terror group. Rehman Naika and Zahir Abbas in incidents linked to terror activities in the valley, leading to their dismissal from service in the interest of state security. After his arrest, Zahir provided …

6 J&K Employees, Part of Cross-LoC 'Narco-Terror Network', Sacked
7 months, 3 weeks ago

6 J&K Employees, Part of Cross-LoC 'Narco-Terror Network', Sacked

Deccan Chronicle  

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday fired six of its employees including five policemen and a schoolteacher on charges of being involved in ‘narco-terrorism’ and other anti-national activities. The statement said that he is “deeply motivated and committed drug peddler as well as an Over Ground Worker for the terrorists of proscribed Hizb-ul-Mujahideen” and he had “established drug …

3 Officials Sacked Over Terror Links in J&K
1 year, 8 months ago

3 Officials Sacked Over Terror Links in J&K

Deccan Chronicle  

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir administration terminated the services of two officials and a police officer due to their alleged involvement in anti-national and pro-militant activities. A spokesperson for J&K said the action against Faheem Aslam, revenue department official Murawath Hussain Mir, and police constable Arshid Ahmad Thoker was taken under Article 311 of the Indian Constitution, which allows for …

Omar Abdullah’s Oppn to Dismissal of Govt Employees With Terror Links Exposes His Politics - News18
1 year, 11 months ago

Omar Abdullah’s Oppn to Dismissal of Govt Employees With Terror Links Exposes His Politics - News18

News 18  

National Conference leader and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah recently came out in support of government employees who were dismissed from service in the interest of security of state. Abdullah’s criticism of the Jammu and Kashmir administration’s move to dismiss government employees owing allegiance to terrorist outfits, separatists and their sympathisers, is on expected lines. The administration, …

J&K Politics: With No Pay Or Safe Abode, Will Kashmiri Pandits' Plight Ever End?
2 years, 3 months ago

J&K Politics: With No Pay Or Safe Abode, Will Kashmiri Pandits' Plight Ever End?

The Quint  

There are around six such transit camps across Kashmir where these employees are living. Earlier this month, the issue of the safety of Pandits cropped up again after the militant group TRF issued a 'hit list' consisting of names of 57 employees working under the PM’s Package in Kashmir. These employees' names appeared in the blog ‘Kashmir Fight’ which has …

Five J&K government employees sacked for ‘anti-national activities’
2 years, 5 months ago

Five J&K government employees sacked for ‘anti-national activities’

The Hindu  

The J&K government on Saturday ordered the dismissal of five employees under Article 311, based on security agencies' reports, for their alleged involvement in anti-national activities. Prior to these five dismissals, 39 government officials have been dismissed, invoking provisions of Article 311 of constitution of India," a government spokesman said. The government said the activities of the five employees had …

Jammu and Kashmir government dismisses 4 employees for terror activities
2 years, 5 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir government dismisses 4 employees for terror activities

India TV News  

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday dismissed four employees from active service after reports of their alleged involvement in anti-national activities surfaced, officials said. The dismissed employees include the Manager of Baramulla Central Cooperative Bank Ltd Afaq Ahmad Wani, Constable in Auxiliary wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police Tanveer Saleem Dar, village-level worker Syed Iftikhar Andrabi, orderly-cum-chowkidar in Jal …

J&K: At least five government employees terminated from service for alleged terror links
2 years, 5 months ago

J&K: At least five government employees terminated from service for alleged terror links

India TV News  

In a major crackdown on terrorism, atleast five government employees have been terminated from service for their alleged terror links. Tanveer Saleem Dar, a Constable in Jammu Kashmir Police, Afaq Ahmad Wani, a Manager in Baramulla Central Cooperative Bank Limited, Iftikhar Andrabi, a plantation supervisor in 1991 in BDO office, Irshad Ahmad Khan, an orderly in Jal Shakti Department, Abdul …

Jammu and Kashmir government terminates five government employees for having terror links
2 years, 11 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir government terminates five government employees for having terror links

India TV News  

Highlights Jammu and Kashmir government has terminated five government employees for having terror links Hizbul Mujahideen founder Syed Salahudin's son was also allegedly involved in terror funding The NIA had tracked terror funding trials In a significant crackdown, the Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday terminated five employees for having terror links, news agency ANI reported. Police constable Tawseef Ahmed …

J&K government sacks 8 employees on charges of corruption, misconduct
3 years, 4 months ago

J&K government sacks 8 employees on charges of corruption, misconduct

India TV News  

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday sacked 8 employees on corruption and integrity issues. The sacked employees, who have been prematurely retired from service, include four Jammu and Kashmir administrative service officers and a doctor, against whom there were charges of corruption. Officials said the J&K government has dispensed with the services of these 8 employees under Article 226 …

Jammu and Kashmir administration dismisses 11 employees from service over alleged terror links
3 years, 8 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir administration dismisses 11 employees from service over alleged terror links

Hindustan Times  

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has sacked 11 of its employees, including sons of Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin, for allegedly working as over ground workers for terrorists, officials said on Saturday. The dismissed employees are from the Jammu and Kashmir Police, the education, agriculture, skill development, power and health departments, as well as the Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, …

J&K government sacks 12 employees for ‘anti-national activities’
8 years, 5 months ago

J&K government sacks 12 employees for ‘anti-national activities’

India TV News  

The Jammu and Kashmir government has dismissed a dozen employees from their services for their alleged involvement in anti-national activities. "Reports on their anti-national activities prepared by the state police were forwarded to the Chief Secretary, who then directed respective heads of departments to issue orders terminating their services," a top official told IANS. At least 91 people have been …

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