Archive · 31 Oct 2025
J&K LG Dismisses Two Govt Employees Amid Assembly Session Over Terror Links
The top leader of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, fired two government workers because they were suspected of being involved with terrorism.
This happened while the local lawmakers were meeting.
The leader used a special rule that allows him to fire people without a long investigation if he thinks it's necessary for safety.
One worker was accused of helping a terrorist group, and the other was accused of drug trafficking for terrorism and planning attacks.
Some politicians are concerned about this, saying people should have a chance to defend themselves and that these actions might be creating fear, especially among Kashmiri Muslims.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha dismissed two government employees over alleged terror links.
The dismissals occurred during the ongoing Assembly session in Srinagar.
The employees, Ghulam Hussain and Majid Iqbal Dar, were fired under Article 311 without an inquiry.
Hussain is accused of being an overground worker for LeT, while Dar is linked to narco-terrorism and terror financing.
Political figures have voiced concerns about the lack of opportunity for employees to defend themselves and potential fear among staff.
- Who
- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Ghulam Hussain, and Majid Iqbal Dar
- What
- Two government employees dismissed over alleged terror links
- When
- Thursday, during the ongoing Assembly session
- Where
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- Alleged involvement in terror-related activities and subversive activities, deemed not expedient to hold an inquiry in the interest of state security.
LG Administration's Stance
Critics' Stance
Dismissal Process
LG Administration's Stance
Dismissal without inquiry is expedient in the interest of state security.
Critics' Stance
Employees should have an opportunity to defend themselves; dismissals without inquiry are harmful and can be overturned by courts.
Impact on Employees
LG Administration's Stance
The action serves as a reminder of administrative control and commitment to state security.
Critics' Stance
Such dismissals create fear among employees and can be perceived as part of a wider agenda affecting specific communities.
Consultation with Elected Government
LG Administration's Stance
LG's administration is firm in its charge; law and order issues are not subject to consultation with the elected government.
Critics' Stance
The elected government has no say in law and order and was not consulted on these sensitive actions.
- Action Taken By
- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha
- Number of Employees Dismissed
- 2
- Reason for Dismissal
- Alleged involvement in terror-related activities
- Legal Basis for Dismissal
- Article 311 (empowers dismissal without inquiry)
- Dismissed Employees
- Ghulam Hussain (teacher, Reasi) and Majid Iqbal Dar (teacher, Rajouri)
- Alleged Links (Hussain)
- Overground worker for LeT, facilitated recruitments and funding
- Alleged Activities (Dar)
- Narco-terrorism, youth radicalization, terror financing, IED plots