Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha Terminates Five Government Employees Over Terror Links
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha took decisive action on Tuesday. He terminated five government employees from their positions. Officials confirmed the dismissals stemmed from alleged connections with terrorist organizations.
Security Agencies Identify Employees as Active Terror Associates
Security agencies provided the intelligence leading to this action. They described the five individuals as active associates of terror outfits. These employees had allegedly infiltrated the administration over several years. Their purported goal was to undermine national security from within the system.
The government invoked a specific constitutional provision for these terminations. They used Article 311(2)(c) of the Constitution. This article permits the removal of employees without a formal inquiry. It applies specifically when matters of state security are involved.
Details of the Dismissed Employees and Their Alleged Affiliations
The list of terminated personnel includes individuals from various departments.
- A teacher allegedly linked to the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested this teacher in April 2022. Authorities claim he was planning an attack on police personnel at the time of his arrest.
- A laboratory technician whose specific alleged links were detailed in security reports.
- A field worker from the forest department. This individual is allegedly associated with the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terror group.
- An assistant lineman also suspected of having links to the Lashkar-e-Toiba.
- A driver employed in the health and medical education department.
Part of a Broader Crackdown on Terror Ecosystem
Officials framed Tuesday's action within a larger context. They described it as part of a broader crackdown launched in 2021. This ongoing initiative aims to dismantle the terror ecosystem within the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
The crackdown has yielded significant results since its inception. More than eighty-five government employees have now lost their jobs. All were dismissed for their alleged connections to terrorist activities and organizations.
Action Follows Home Minister's Directive on Counter-Terror Operations
This move aligns with recent instructions from the Union Home Minister. Amit Shah recently directed security forces to intensify counter-terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir. The directive emphasizes a focus on terror infrastructure and financing networks.
The broader strategy seeks to sustain the security gains achieved after a historic constitutional change. This refers to the abrogation of Article 370, which granted special status to the former state. The government maintains that continued vigilance is essential to preserve peace and stability in the region.
