In J&K, government is sacking its own staff for ‘threatening national security’

The territory’s administration is increasingly making use of a provision that allows it to dismiss employees without holding an inquiry. Is ‘national security’ a cover for cracking down on dissent?

June 11, 202212 min
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In J&K, government is sacking its own staff for ‘threatening national security’

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