Indian Paramilitary solders stand guard at a checkpoint on the road leading towards the residence of Syed Ali Shah Geelani, a top separatist leader, in Srinagar, Kashmir, India, 02 September 2021. Syed Ali Geelani, a top separatist leader and one of the severest critics of Indian rule in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir, died late Wednesday. He was 92. Authorities announced a communication blockade and the restriction of public movement, a common tactic employed by Indian officials in anticipation of anti-India protests. Photo Sajad Hameed

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24 government employees named for alleged militancy links in Jammu Kashmir

By News Desk

November 28, 2021

A PTI report suggests that intel agencies have figured over two dozen of government employees under alleged militancy links in Jammu Kashmir.

The reports says that the intelligence agencies in Jammu Kashmir traced their direct links to ‘anti-national activities’, at a point in time, and accused them of operating as OGWs (overground workers) for militant groups.

The said sackings will be cleared by the committee of the J&K administration for recommending charges under Article 311(2)(c) of the Indian Constitution.

Sources informed that those accused outrightly denied any links to militant organisation, however, officials have ascertained that they were associated with unlawful advances at a point in time.

The recommendation to dismiss the 24 from their government services will be based on charges and the decision of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha-led administration, the report says.