Srinagar, Nov 2 (KNS): The Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) on Monday suspended two officials over dereliction of duty, ordering a departmental inquiry into the supervision and monitoring of unauthorised constructions.

According to separate orders issued by SMC Commissioner Dr Basharat Qayoom, Ghulam Hassan Sheikh, In-Charge Ward Officer, and Jameel Mohammad Sheikh, Senior Building Inspector (In-Charge Ward Officer), have been placed under suspension with immediate effect.

As per Order No. 1282 of 2026, Ghulam Hassan Sheikh has been suspended pending an inquiry into allegations of dereliction of duty.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

The Commissioner has directed Joint Commissioner (Administration) Nuzhat Khurshid Qureshi, JKAS, to conduct an in-depth inquiry into the supervision and monitoring of unauthorised constructions within the officer's jurisdiction.

The inquiry officer has been asked to submit a comprehensive report along with specific recommendations.

In a separate order, No. 1281 of 2026, Jameel Mohammad Sheikh has also been placed under suspension for dereliction of duty under the relevant rules.

Both orders were issued on November 2. (KNS)