Overview

• The dismissed employees include police constable Firdous Ahmad Bhat, teacher Mohammad Ashraf Bhat, and forest orderly Nisar Ahmad Khan, all linked to terror organizations like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen.
• Constable Firdous Ahmad Bhat was arrested in May 2024 for aiding terror activities, including providing arms, intelligence, and logistical support to terrorist groups.
• Teacher Mohammad Ashraf Bhat used his position to radicalize youth, raise funds, and coordinate terror activities under the guise of his profession.
• Forest orderly Nisar Ahmad Khan has a history of supporting Hizbul Mujahideen, including involvement in attacks on civilians and security forces, and inciting unrest in the region.
• This action is part of LG Sinha's broader directive to dismantle the terror ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir, following recent security review meetings after attacks along the Line of Control.