Jammu and Kashmir: Three Government Workers Dismissed for Terror Links
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Synopsis
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has terminated three government employees for their involvement with terrorist groups, invoking constitutional provisions to safeguard national security amidst rising threats in the region.
Key Takeaways
- Three government employees dismissed for terrorist links.
- Article 311(2)(c) used for termination without inquiry.
- Increased military presence in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Terrorist activities on the rise due to external influences.
- Focus on dismantling terror networks in the region.
Srinagar, Feb 15 (NationPress) The Jammu and Kashmir administration has dismissed three government employees due to their connections with terrorists.
Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha executed the terminations of police constable Firdous Ahmad Bhat, teacher Mohammad Ashraf Bhat, and Forest Department orderly Nisar Ahmad Khan.
Officials indicated that these three individuals are currently imprisoned for their roles in activities considered harmful to the state's security.
The administration has utilized Article 311(2)(c) of the Constitution of India to enforce these dismissals, permitting the termination of government employees without an inquiry in situations that pose a threat to national security.
Firdous Ahmad Bhat, a police constable, was apprehended for his affiliations with terrorist groups in the area. Intelligence reports suggest that he provided logistical and additional support to terrorist organizations.
Muhammad Ashraf Bhat, working as a teacher, faced accusations of radicalizing students and maintaining ties with prohibited groups.
Nisar Ahmad Khan, an orderly in the forest department, was found to be facilitating the movement of terrorists through forest regions in the Valley.
Following directives from Union Home Minister Amit Shah, security forces have intensified operations against terrorists in J&K.
As part of the Central government's commitment to dismantle the terror ecosystem in J&K, government employees acting as supporters, harborers, and Over-Ground Workers (OGWs) for terrorists are being identified and removed.
To bolster the anti-terrorism initiative, the union government recently dispatched two additional battalions of the Army to Jammu and Kashmir.
Reportedly, terrorist activities have surged under the commands of their handlers situated in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Intelligence agencies link the recent uptick in terrorist actions to the frustration of these handlers due to the peaceful and participatory Lok Sabha and Legislative Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir.
