Another government employee sacked over ‘terror links’ in Kashmir (opens original article in a new tab)

A government employee in Kashmir was sacked for alleged terror links, continuing a policy initiated in 2020 that has led to the termination of 86 employees. The L-G's administration has faced opposition from the previous government.

• Jammu and Kashmir administration sacked a government employee, Mohammad Shafi Malik, over alleged terror links on June 18, 2026.
• Around 86 government employees have been terminated since 2020 under the Lieutenant Governor's administration following amended Article 311 provisions.
• The Omar Abdullah government opposed these actions in its election manifesto, but no policy was implemented due to the L-G's jurisdiction over law and order.