The Jammu and Kashmir administration, led by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, has suspended three government employees over alleged links to terror-related activities.
The action was taken under Article 311(2)(c) of the Constitution, which allows the government to dismiss employees without an inquiry if deemed necessary for national security.
The suspended officials include police constable Firdous Ahmad Bhat, teacher Mohammad Ashraf Bhat, and forest department orderly Nisar Ahmad Khan.
All three are currently in jail, facing separate cases related to security threats.
According to sources, the decision was based on credible intelligence inputs and ongoing investigations.
The move is part of the administration’s broader efforts to root out individuals suspected of having links to terrorist organisations from within government ranks.
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The J&K administration has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism, emphasising that those found involved in activities jeopardising national security will face strict action.
In recent years, several government employees have been terminated on similar grounds as authorities intensify their efforts to eliminate threats posed by insiders with alleged extremist affiliations.
Meanwhile, security agencies in Jammu and Kashmir have ramped up counter-terrorism measures.
Recently, police conducted raids across multiple districts to crack down on the misuse of SIM cards by militants and anti-national elements, a tactic often employed to evade detection and coordinate attacks.
The latest crackdown highlights the administration’s proactive approach to curbing internal security threats, as part of its ongoing counter-terrorism initiatives in the region.
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