Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Congress Tuesday took strong exception to the alleged bungling and regional bias in the selection of personnel in the fire and emergency services department and sought an independent probe into the matter.
It said the selection list of drivers and firemen should be kept on hold till the conclusion of the enquiry.
The Fire and Emergency Services J&K released selection lists for the post of drivers (98) and firemen (598) on October 3.
Aspirants from Jammu alleged that less than 10 per cent candidates have been selected from the province and more than 90 percent are from Kashmir in both the lists.
“The issue requires immediate intervention by the Lt Governor to order an independent probe into the entire selection process and stern legal action as per law against all those behind playing with the careers of the meritorious youth, The JKPCC said, reacting to media reports on allegations of bungling including leakage of the paper.
The JKPCC Chief Spokesperson said unless exemplary punishment is given to those indulging in such illegal and unjust actions, the youths would not trust any such selections in future.
Aspirants from Kashmir region alleged that majority of the candidates whose names have appeared in the list are 8th or 10th class pass outs and just a few with higher qualifications have appeared in the selection list.

KR Desk