Two J&K government employees sacked over ‘anti-national activities’

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday (April 8, 2026) terminated two government employees under provisions of Article 311 of the Constitution of India over their alleged involvement in anti-national activities, taking the number of such employees to around 90.

“The Lieutenant Governor is satisfied under subclause (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 Farhat Ali Khanday, Class-IV in the Education department. Accordingly, the L-G hereby dismisses Khanday from service, with immediate effect,” reads the order issued by the L-G office.