SRINAGAR: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Anantnag, Amod Ashok Nagpure (IPS), has ordered the disengagement of a Special Police Officer (SPO) for alleged dereliction of duty during the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026.
According to a police handout, the SPO, identified as Shabir Ahmad Ganie, son of Abdul Hamid Ganie and a resident of Primegam Hiller Shahabad, Dooru, had been detailed for deployment in connection with the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2026.
Police said the SPO failed to report to his assigned place of duty despite being nominated and directed to join, and did not furnish any valid justification or obtain prior permission for his absence.
Taking serious note of the alleged negligence, the SSP Anantnag ordered his immediate disengagement from service.
Anantnag Police said discipline, dedication and professionalism remain paramount during high-profile security operations such as the annual Amarnath Yatra. It added that any act of negligence or dereliction of duty would be dealt with firmly in accordance with the rules, while sincere and dedicated personnel would continue to be recognised and encouraged.
