The Jammu and Kashmir government took action by disengaging three workers from the Jal Shakti Department due to their suspected involvement in anti-national activities. Showkat Ahmad Zargar, a resident of Iqbal Mohalla Bijbehara in Anantnag district, working as a Daily Rated Wager in Bijbehara, has been immediately relieved from his duties. An FIR was lodged against him under various sections including the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
In a separate incident, Liyaqat Ali Bhagwan from Kishtwar district, employed as a Need Based Casual Labourer in Berwar, Kishtwar, also faced disengagement. He was charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, and the case is under trial after the chargesheet was filed. Additionally, Kousar Hussain Bhagwan, a Need Based Casual Labourer from Kishtwar district, stationed at Huller under PHE Sub-Division Kishtwar, was also relieved from service due to similar allegations under the UAPA.
The Jal Shakti Department issued these orders following directives from the Home Department to maintain administrative integrity. The government’s decision to terminate services of individuals involved in anti-national and subversive activities is based on thorough investigations by the CID. The investigations have highlighted the potential risks to law and order and state security posed by retaining such individuals in government roles.
