In a decisive move to dismantle the terror network within government institutions, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered the dismissal of five government employees found to have links with terrorist organisations.
Sources report that the dismissed employees include Mohd Ishfaq, a teacher; Tariq Ahmad Shah, a laboratory technician; Bashir Ahmad Mir, an assistant lineman; Farooq Ahmad Bhat, a forest department field worker; and Mohd Yousf, a driver in the Health Department.
Investigations by security and intelligence agencies revealed that these individuals were allegedly linked to proscribed terror outfits, including Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, and were involved in logistical support, communication facilitation, and aiding terror activities, all while drawing salaries from the government.
Officials stated that the dismissals were carried out under legal provisions empowering the Lt Governor to remove government servants whose activities threaten the sovereignty, integrity, and security of the Union Territory. The action followed detailed dossier-based assessments and sustained surveillance inputs.
Sources described the move as a “zero-tolerance signal” against terrorism and its support networks, emphasizing that no individual misusing public office to aid extremist elements would be spared, regardless of rank or department. (Agencies)
