Blurb: The action was taken under Article 311(2)(c) of the Constitution of India, which allows termination without inquiry in the interest of state security.
JAMMU
In a major move to clean up the state administration, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha ordered the immediate firing of two government employees.
The workers were dismissed after intelligence reports revealed they had secret ties to dangerous terror groups while working in public service roles.
The two individuals were identified as Farhat Ali Khanday, who worked in the Education Department, and Mohammad Shafi Dar from the Rural Development Department. Investigations suggest that Khanday was linked to Hizbul Mujahideen, while Dar was allegedly associated with Lashkar-e-Taiba. Officials stated that keeping these men in their positions would be a serious threat to national security.
To take this action, the government used a special law known as Article 311(2)(c). This constitutional rule allows the Governor to remove an employee without a standard, long inquiry if their presence is deemed dangerous to the country. A high-level committee, led by the Chief Secretary, reviews evidence from security agencies and the CID before making these tough decisions.
This latest crackdown is part of a larger effort to remove “terror associates” who have settled into government jobs. Lieutenant Governor Sinha has maintained a zero-tolerance policy against anyone working for anti-national groups while receiving a government salary. So far, teachers, forest workers, and medical staff have been removed in similar operations. The administration insists that this ongoing cleanup is necessary to keep state institutions safe and free from internal subversion.