ammu and Kashmir: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday terminated the services of two government employees after investigations confirmed their involvement in terror-related activities.
The action was carried out under Article 311(2)(c) of the Constitution.
Jammu and Kashmir: Following investigations into terror activities, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha terminated the services of two government employees linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
According to the official order:
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Khurshid Ahmad Rather, a teacher appointed in 2003 and regularised in 2008, was working as an Over Ground Worker (OGW) for LeT. He was involved in smuggling arms, ammunition, and narcotics from Pakistan through LoC routes in Kupwara. Investigators recovered a large cache of AK rifles and pistols. Rather is currently lodged in District Jail Kupwara.
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Siyad Ahmad Khan, appointed as an Assistant Stockman in the Sheep Husbandry Department in 2004, was also linked to LeT. He was arrested in January 2024 while transporting arms in Keran, Kupwara. Police recovered an AK-47 from his possession, while his associate was caught with a pistol and ammunition. Investigators said Khan was actively coordinating with LeT handlers across the LoC.
Both employees were dismissed under Article 311(2)(c) of the Constitution. (Agencies)
