Srinagar: Two more employees have been dismissed by the orders of Lieutenant Governor, invoking special provisions under Article 311 of the Constitution of India.
Basharat Ahmad Mir, Assistant Wireless Operator in Jammu and Kashmir Police Department and Ishtiyak Ahmed Malik, Senior Assistant in Public Works (R&B) Department are the two employees to have been terminated from the services in the interest of the security of the State.
“the Lieutenant Governor is satisfied under sub-clause (c) of the proviso to clause (2) of Article 311 of the Constitution of India that in the interest of the security of the State, it is not expedient to hold an enquiry in the case of Basharat Ahmad Mir, Assistant Wireless Operator in Jammu and Kashmir Police Department S/o Ghulam Mohammad Mir R/o Upper Brein, District Srinagar,” reads an order.
Similar worded order has been issued as regards Ishtiyak Ahmed Malik, son of Late Ghulam Rasool Malik of Shitroo Larnoo, Anantnag. Several employees have been terminated from the services under the provisions of Article 311 since 2020.
Laterin an official statement, the government said Basharat Ahmad Mir was under intelligence radar on the basis of highly credible inputs from agencies that he was in continuous touch with Pakistan Intelligence Operatives. He was sharing critical and vital information to the Adversary about security installations and deployment with the enemies. He, being a trained police official, posted at a sensitive place, had access to the vital information concerning National Security but instead of choosing to shoulder the responsibility of a responsible police official, chose otherwise to be an active conduit playing in the hands of the adversary. His actions posed a significant threat to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of India having potential to comprise broader National Security Interest of India.
Regarding Ishtiyak Ahmed Malik, the official statement said that he is listed as an active member of the proscribed unlawful association (JeI-JK) and terror associate of proscribed terrorist organization Hizbul-Mujahideen. He, as a key functionary of JeI, played a crucial role in strengthening the organization within his sphere of influence. He also facilitated creation of network of sympathizers who later became Overground workers and foot soldiers of Hizbul Mujahideen terror outfit, which has been involved in series of terrorist attacks on Indian Security Forces, Politicians, Government Functionaries, Civilians, Military Establishments and Critical Infrastructure. He covertly facilitated terrorist activities of Hizbul Muzahideen by providing food, shelter and other logistics to the terrorists and played a significant role in aiding, facilitating, guiding and abetting terrorist activities especially in South Kashmir. He used to provide crucial intelligence to the terrorists regarding movement of security forces, helping them to evade capture and launch counter attacks often resulting in casualties among security forces.
“A zero tolerance policy has been adopted towards the anti-national elements who have been taking advantage of being in the Government service.”