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 it continues unabated despite an elected government in power that had promised to put an end to such practices once in office.” Arbitrary & summary dismissals of government employees has become a daily occurrence since 2019. What is perhaps most surprising & puzzling is that it continues unabated despite an elected government in power that had promised to put an end to such practices once in office.… — Mehbooba Mufti February 15, 2025 The former Chief Minister said the people had pinned hopes on the National Conference government, expecting some relief.

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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 …

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 …

Mehbooba Mufti writes to Omar Abdullah: Reinstate Jammu and Kashmir staff dismissed on terror charges
4 months, 1 week ago

Mehbooba Mufti writes to Omar Abdullah: Reinstate Jammu and Kashmir staff dismissed on terror charges

India Today  

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has written to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, urging the reinstatement of government employees dismissed on terror charges over the past five years, following the abrogation of Article 370, which stripped the erstwhile state of its special status. The Peoples Democratic Party chief highlighted the "plight of families whose members have been arbitrarily …

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, …

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 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 …

Six govt employees dismissed in Jammu and Kashmir for terror links
3 years, 6 months ago

Six govt employees dismissed in Jammu and Kashmir for terror links

Op India  

The Government of Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir headed by Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha has dismissed six employees of the state government for maintaining links with terrorist organizations as well as working as overground workers of terror outfits. These dismissed employees have been identified as Hamid Wani, a teacher from Anantnag, Zafar Hussain Bhat, a constable of Jammu & …

J&K govt to take action against anti-national employees
4 years, 7 months ago

J&K govt to take action against anti-national employees

Op India  

In a significant move, the Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday constituted a committee to examine and recommend dismissal of employees from their services for partaking in anti-national activities, reported The Tribune. As per reports, disciplinary action will be taken against employees involved in anti-national activities, either overtly or covertly, based on the recommendation of the panel. Complaints of police …

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