The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K ) administration has dismissed five government employees after security agencies found their suspected links with terrorist organisations, officials said. The action was approved by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha under Article 311(2)(c) of the Indian Constitution, which permits the removal of a government employee without a departmental inquiry if their continuation in service is considered a threat to state security.
The dismissed employees were working across different government departments and included a teacher, a laboratory technician, an assistant lineman, a forest department employee and a driver. According to official sources, intelligence and law-enforcement agencies had gathered inputs suggesting that these individuals were allegedly involved in activities that could support or assist banned militant outfits operating in Jammu and Kashmir.
Authorities said the decision followed a detailed review of security reports. The administration maintained that allowing individuals with suspected extremist links to remain in public service could compromise the safety of citizens and the credibility of government institutions. Officials stressed that the action was preventive in nature and aimed at protecting the larger public interest.
With these latest dismissals, the total number of government employees removed from service in Jammu and Kashmir since 2021 on similar grounds has risen to 85. The administration has been consistently using constitutional provisions to take action against employees accused of involvement in terror-related activities, including providing logistical support, sharing sensitive information or assisting in radicalisation efforts.
Security officials said the crackdown is part of a broader strategy to ensure that government departments are free from any influence or infiltration by extremist elements. The move is also intended to send a strong message that public office cannot be misused to aid activities that threaten peace and stability in the Union Territory.
The Jammu and Kashmir government reiterated its commitment to maintaining zero tolerance towards terrorism and said such measures are necessary to strengthen internal security, especially in a region that has faced prolonged militancy. Officials added that the administration will continue to act firmly on credible intelligence inputs to safeguard national interests and uphold the rule of law.
