SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government terminated three employees on Sunday under Article 311 of the Indian Constitution for their involvement in anti-national actions. Article 311 of the Indian Constitution provides for the removal of a person employed in civil capacities by the Union or a State.
The government, in a statement, said that as a result of their involvement in actions that were detrimental to the interests of the State, such as involvement in terrorism-related activities and drug trafficking, these employees’ activities had come to the attention of law enforcement and intelligence authorities.
Manzoor Ahmad Itoo, Junior Engineer (Public Works Department) in PMGSY, Bandipore, Syed Saleem Andrabi, Orderly in Social Welfare Department, Tehsil Handwara, District Kupwara, and Mohd. Aurif Sheikh, Teacher in Government Middle School, Pagihalla, Mahore, Reasi are the employees who have been dismissed.
Manzoor Ahmad Itoo was a key player in enlisting the public’s support for the terrorists and inspiring young people to do the same, endangering the security of the Indian State. Drug trafficking has been linked to Syed Saleem Andrabi. Moreover, Mohd. Aurif Sheikh was discovered to have planted IEDs under the direction of terrorists operating out of Pakistan, resulting in the loss of lives and destruction of public property.
The government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy for anti-national elements who have abused their position in government. 44 government officials have already been fired using the provisions of Article 311 of the Indian Constitution prior to these three dismissals.
