In a strong move against terrorism, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) administration has dismissed five government employees for their alleged terror links, reinforcing its zero-tolerance policy.
POONCH MIRROR NEWS DESK JANUARY 13,2026
JAMMU, JANUARY 13:In a major action against terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), authorities have cracked down on terror links within the government by dismissing five employees. The administration, led by LG Manoj Sinha, has reinforced its zero-tolerance policy against anti-national elements in the system.
Employees Dismissed From Key Departments
Employees Dismissed Across Key Departments : The crackdown affected staff from vital public service departments, sending a clear message across all sectors:
A school teacher from the Education Department· A lab technician from the Health Department· An assistant lineman from the Power Development Department· A Forest Department Class-IV employee· A driver with the Health and Medical Education Department
Security agencies confirmed the individuals were either in direct contact with terror outfits or actively supporting their networks. One was already jailed in Srinagar on terror charges.
Zero Tolerance for Threats to National SecurityOfficials stated the dismissals used constitutional provisions to remove employees whose actions threaten state security. A government job is a public trust. Anyone betraying that trust for terrorism will face strict consequences, a senior official said.This decisive step to sever terror links from public service is non-negotiable,” the official added.
This is part of a sustained drive. Since 2021, over 80 J&K government employees have been dismissed on similar grounds for terror links.
Experts say such moves are crucial to dismantle the shadow support structure for militancy. Targeting facilitators within the government weakens the entire terror network.
One of the dismissed employees, already lodged in Srinagar’s Central Jail on terror-related charges, was found to be in regular touch with overground workers of a militant organisation.
Highly placed officials stated the dismissals were carried out under constitutional provisions allowing the removal of employees whose actions are “prejudicial to the security of the State.
Additionally, a government job is a matter of trust and responsibility. Anyone found abusing that trust to support terrorism will face strict consequences, a senior official said, reflecting the administration’s resolve.
Therefore,as a result this is not an isolated action. Since 2021, over 80 government employees in Jammu and Kashmir have been dismissed on similar grounds.
Why This Action Is Significant
Security experts view this step as crucial for curbing the shadow support structure that sustains militancy. By targeting facilitators within government setups, the administration aims to weaken the broader terror network.The ongoing drive aims to completely eradicate any form of terror links or support structure within the region’s administration.
Related: [Read: How J&K is Strengthening Internal Security]·
External Reference: [Ministry of Home Affairs on Security Pol]
The action aligns with broader efforts to ensure integrity in public institutions, which is essential for public confidence and lasting peace in the region.
However,the administration has made it clear that national security is paramount. The zero-tolerance policy against terror links leaves no room for anti-national elements within the system.
The action aligns with intensified efforts to ensure transparency, accountability, and institutional integrity in J&K, especially in public welfare sectors a move observers say is vital for restoring public confidence.
Furthermore, the LG-led administration has reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism, making it clear that national security remains the paramount priority for peace and stability in the region.
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