Srinagar, Sep 22 (KNS): The Jammu and Kashmir government Wednesday sacked six more employees from their services for having links with the militants and working as overground workers. 

According to six separate orders, copies of which are available with Kashmir News Service (KNS), government stated that the activities of these employees are such as to warrant their dismissal for their services. 

The order stated that the Lt. Governor was 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 enquiry in their cases and accordingly, LG hereby dismiss these employees from their service with immediate effect. 

The employees who have been sacked include Abdul Hamid Wani of Anantnag, was working as Teacher in the Education department, Jaffer Hussain Butt of Kishtwar, was working as Constable in Jammu and Kashmir police, Mohammad Rafi Butt of Kishtwar, was working as Junior Assistant in Road & Building department, Liyaqat Ali Kakroo of Baramulla, was working as Teacher in the education department, Tariq Mehmood Kohli of Poonch, was working as Range Officer in the Forest Department and Showkat Ahmad Khan of Budgam, was working as Constable in Jammu and Kashmir. 

Notably, in July this year, the government had dismissed 11 of its employees, including sons of Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin and two from the police department, for allegedly working as overground workers for militant organizations. (KNS)