Another government employee sacked for ‘terrorist links’ in Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir Governor Manoj Sinha | Photo credit: ANI

The J&K administration on Thursday (June 18, 2026) sacked a government employee in Kashmir for alleged terror links, taking the number of such employees to around 86 since the initiative was launched by the Lt Governor’s administration and security agencies in 2020.

Officials identified the dismissed employee as Mohammad Shafi Malik, 51, a resident of Arwani in Bijbehara district. He served as Inspector at Hassanpora Tawella in the district. According to the police, the accused has been booked in several First Information Reports under several sections of the Arms, Riot and Unlawful Assembly Act.

Around 86 government employees have been terminated from their services under LG administration since 2020. J&K LG Manoj Sinha started firing government employees after the provisions of Article 311 were amended in 2020. Under the amended rules, no ministerial inquiry is required to fire an employee.

The Omar Abdullah government opposed such actions in the election manifesto, but no policy could be laid down as law and order falls under the jurisdiction of the Union Territory LGs.

Published – 18 Jun 2026 23:16 IST