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J&K LG Manoj Sinha sacks two government employees over ‘terror links’ and vows to eradicate terrorism | India News – Times of India
Investigations by law enforcement and intelligence agencies have “clearly established their links with terror,” officials said, as quoted by news agency PTI.
Naika, from Kulgam district, is alleged to have been involved in the 2021 killing of Ghulam Hassan Lone, described by officials as a ‘staunch nationalist’. The investigation linked Naika to the Hizbul Mujahideen and revealed his alleged role in planning the attack. Officials say Naika also provided logistical support to terrorists, including reconnaissance and securing escape routes. He was reportedly caught with grenades and AK-47 ammunition. During interrogation, Naika confessed that she had received orders from Pakistani goons to attack security forces and political figures in Kulgam.
Meanwhile, Abbas, a former Aligarh Muslim University graduate and teacher in Kishtwar district, was arrested in 2020 for allegedly harboring Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists. Officials say he provided information about hideouts and other agents, as well as troop movements, to handlers in Pakistan. Officials also claim that Abbas provided the terrorists with food, shelter and weapons. They stated: “His presence at a school where he had the potential to influence, indoctrinate and radicalize students is fundamentally inconsistent with the principles of education and poses a direct threat to the stability and security of the nation.” Even now, officials claim Abbas continues “radical activities” in prison.
Officials say these dismissals demonstrate how Pakistani intelligence and terror groups infiltrate the system and finance their activities.
Several other government officials have also been fired in recent years under the same constitutional provision.
Later, while addressing terrorism in the state, LG Sinha vowed to eradicate terrorism from Jammu and Kashmir and called for public support for the effort. He was speaking at a meeting in Reasi district while attending the “Ati Vishnu Mahayagya”. Sinha honored martyred soldiers and police personnel and thanked Pujya Sant Shri Bal Yogeshwar Maharaj for organizing the event.
Sinha said, “The terror ecosystem will be completely neutralized and terrorists will be wiped out from Jammu and Kashmir. We call on every section of society to fulfill their responsibilities and join the fight against terrorism to secure the future of JK.”
He also stated that while neighboring countries are trying to disrupt peace, the army, police and CRPF have been given powers to fight terrorism. He added: “The nation will forever remain indebted to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for unity, integrity, peace and progress. We have worked with sincerity and honesty to build a progressive and modern JK of their dreams.”
Sinha further highlighted the region’s progress in the last 50 months and attributed it to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, citing infrastructure development, business-friendly environment and investments in various sectors.
He also mentioned government policies aimed at empowering youth, women, farmers and marginalized groups.
