Srinagar, March 10: The Jammu and Kashmir government has dismissed three employees from the Jal Shakti Department after they were found involved in anti-national and terrorist activities.
According to an order issued by the Jammu and Kashmir government, the action was taken against Shaukat Ahmed Zargar, a temporary employee from Bijbehara in Anantnag district, due to his involvement in a case registered in 2019. Following the filing of a charge sheet related to alleged terrorist activities and conspiracy, the case is currently under hearing.
In separate orders, the government also dismissed temporary employees Liaqat Ali Bhagat and Kausar Hussain Bhagat from Kishtwar district for their alleged involvement in anti-national activities. Charges have been filed against them under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), with the charge sheet already submitted and the case pending consideration. The termination orders stated that these actions were taken in the interest of the administration.
In a related development, on March 9, the Jammu and Kashmir police seized a two-story residential property in Shopian, valued at approximately ₹55,21,189, which was allegedly acquired through illegal drug trafficking. The property belonged to Ghulam Mohammad Khande, a resident of the Jarkan Keller area.
During the investigation, police discovered that the property was constructed using funds generated from the illegal sale of drugs and narcotics. Consequently, legal action was taken, and the property was seized in connection with a case registered at the Keller police station.