India, Aug. 18 -- The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Sunday dismissed Farooq Ahmad Najar, an Orderly-cum-Chowkidar in the Irrigation Division Tral, after an inquiry confirmed his involvement in a narcotics case registered under FIR 43/2024 at Police Station Kakapora.

Najar, who had been suspended following his arrest and judicial custody over the recovery of brown sugar, denied the charges during departmental proceedings. However, the Inquiry Officer, after reviewing police records and evidence, held him guilty of misconduct in violation of service rules. Acting on the recommendations, the competent authority ordered Najar's dismissal from service under Article 311(2) of the Constitution of India, with immediate effect, disqualifying hi...