Enemies Within: J&K Government Dismisses Three Officials For Terror Links

In a decisive move against internal terror infiltration, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has sacked three government officials for their alleged involvement with Pakistan-backed terrorist outfits Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Hizbul Mujahideen (HM).

The dismissals, authorised under Article 311(2)(c) of the Indian Constitution, bypass standard departmental inquiries, citing national security concerns.

The Dismissed Officials

The individuals removed from service include:

• Malik Ishfaq Naseer, Constable, Jammu & Kashmir Police
• Ajaz Ahmed, Teacher, Department of School Education
• Waseem Ahmad Khan, Junior Assistant, Government Medical College, Srinagar

All three remain in judicial custody, with substantial evidence pointing to their active roles in aiding terrorist operations against Indian civilians and security personnel.

A Policeman Turned Terror Collaborator

Malik Ishfaq Naseer, who joined the police force in 2007, secretly aligned himself with LeT while wearing the state uniform.

His brother, Malik Asif Naseer—a Pakistan-trained LeT militant—was killed in a 2018 encounter.

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Despite this family history, Malik continued to assist the group. He reportedly coordinated arms, explosives, and narcotics smuggling, identifying GPS-based drop zones and ensuring delivery across the Jammu region.

His activities came to light during a 2021 investigation into arms trafficking, where it was revealed that he had been leaking sensitive security data to LeT handlers in Pakistan.

Teacher Caught With Arms And Propaganda

Ajaz Ahmed, employed as a teacher since 2011, allegedly operated as an overground worker (OGW) for Hizbul Mujahideen.

In November 2023, police intercepted him during a checkpoint in Poonch.

Authorities discovered a cache of arms, ammunition, and Hizbul propaganda materials in his Toyota Fortuner.

Investigators later traced the weapons to Abid Ramzan Sheikh, a key Hizbul handler operating from Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoK).

Ajaz had reportedly been involved in facilitating cross-border arms transfers for years, actively supporting militant activities across the Kashmir Valley.

Administrative Staffer Enabled Militant Operations

Waseem Ahmad Khan, a junior assistant at Government Medical College Srinagar, allegedly provided logistical and communication support to terror operatives.

Though his involvement appeared less overt, Waseem’s actions played a vital role in maintaining networks of communication, safe havens, and recruitments for active militants.

His role, according to officials, exemplifies the silent, systemic infiltration that makes terror groups more resilient and harder to detect.

Manoj Sinha’s War On Internal Subversion

Since taking office in August 2020, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has dismissed over 75 public servants with links to terrorism.

Under Article 311(2)(c), the administration has strengthened its ability to act decisively, without being encumbered by lengthy inquiries.

In his own words: “There is no place for anti-national elements in government service. Betray the nation, and you will be uprooted — with or without a trial.”

Between 2020 and 2024, Jammu and Kashmir’s security forces eliminated over 500 terrorists, disrupted OGW networks, and intensified their crackdown on terror financing.

A Threat From Within

This case serves as a grim reminder: the threat of terrorism does not lie solely across the border — it lurks within institutions tasked with safeguarding the nation.

When policemen, educators, and clerical staff turn facilitators for terror, the consequences are not merely tactical; they threaten the very fabric of governance.

By purging these infiltrators, the government is not merely enforcing discipline — it is defending democracy from internal collapse.