JK Govt Dismisses 3 Employees Over Alleged Militant Links

JK Govt Dismisses 3 Employees Over Alleged Militant Links

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The Jammu and Kashmir administration has terminated the services of three government employees linked to militancy-related cases as part of its ongoing crackdown on individuals allegedly involved in anti-India activities, reports appearing in media said.

Lt Governor Manoj Sinha ordered the dismissal of police constable Firdous Ahmad Bhat, teacher Mohammad Ashraf Bhat, and forest department orderly Nisar Ahmad Khan.

Reports quoting official sources suggest that the three employees are currently lodged in different jails for their alleged involvement in activities deemed prejudicial to the security of the state.

The administration invoked Article 311(2)(c) of the Constitution of India to carry out the terminations, which allows for the dismissal of government employees without an inquiry in cases involving national security concerns.

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Firdous Ahmad Bhat, a police constable, was reportedly arrested for his alleged links with militant groups operating in the region. Security agencies claim that he provided logistical and other support to militant outfits. Bhat, who was employed as a teacher, was accused of radicalising students and maintaining connections with banned organisations.

Nisar Ahmad Khan, an orderly in the forest department, was allegedly involved in facilitating the movement of militants in forested areas of Kashmir.

The Jammu and Kashmir administration, led by Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, has ordered the termination of these employees for their alleged involvement in terror-related activities. Official sources stated that the decision was taken under Article 311(2)(c) of the Constitution, which allows the government to dismiss employees without an inquiry in the interest of national security. The move is part of the administration’s ongoing crackdown on individuals within the government suspected of having links to terror groups.

Officials said the cases against them were based on credible intelligence inputs and ongoing investigations. The administration has reiterated its zero-tolerance policy toward terrorism and any form of support for it. Over the past few years, several government employees have been dismissed on similar grounds, as authorities continue efforts to weed out elements posing a threat to national security.

The action follows a series of similar dismissals in recent years, as the J&K administration intensifies its efforts to root out employees suspected of having links with militancy. Since the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019, dozens of government employees have been removed from service on similar charges.

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