LG Sinha Terminates Two J&K Govt Employees Over Alleged Terror Links

Srinagar, Apr 8: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has ordered the termination of two government employees over their alleged links with terror outfits, officials said.

The dismissed employees have been identified as Farhat Ali Khanday, a Class IV employee in the Education Department, and Mohammad Shafi Dar, a Class IV staffer in the Rural Development Department.

According to officials, Khanday was allegedly associated with Hizbul Mujahideen, while Dar was accused of acting as a terror associate of Lashkar-e-Taiba.

The action was taken following inputs indicating their involvement in activities considered prejudicial to the security of the state, sources said. (Agencies)