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Work-From-Home Order Issued for Kashmiri Pandit and SC/ST Employees Following Pahalgam Attack

Jammu and Kashmir authorities implement a week-long directive to ensure safety after a terrorist assault killed 26 tourists.

As a precautionary measure following the heinous terror attack in Pahalgam, the authorities have directed the government employees engaged under the PM’s rehab package to work from home till April 27 in Kashmir

Overview

  • A terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22 claimed the lives of 26 tourists, marking the deadliest civilian assault in Kashmir since 2019.
  • In response, the Chief Education Officer of Baramulla directed PM Package and Jammu-based reserved-category employees to work from home until April 27.
  • The PM Package primarily employs migrant Kashmiri Pandits, while Jammu-based reserved-category posts are designated for SC/ST candidates.
  • The work-from-home order is a precautionary measure to safeguard vulnerable employees following heightened security concerns.
  • Authorities continue high-level security reviews and efforts to locate those responsible for the attack.