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J&K sacks another government employee over alleged terror links
The Hindu··19 Jun
The Hindu reported that Mohammad Shafi Malik, 51, a PDD inspector from Bijbehara, was terminated on June 18 over alleged terror links, taking the total number of such sackings to around 86 since the L-G administration began the drive in 2020.
Prism
What It Means For You
- J&K continues zero-tolerance policy on terror-linked government staff.
- Around 86 employees have been terminated since 2020.
- UT governance splits law and order from elected government policy.
What's Happening
- Malik served as inspector at Hassanpora Tawella.
- He was named in multiple police FIRs.
- The dismissal was ordered on June 18.
Policy Context
- Article 311 was amended to allow sackings without inquiry.
- The Omar Abdullah government opposed the practice.
- Law and order remains under the L-G's authority.
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