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The Print
20 hours ago
- Politics
- The Print
‘J-K LG used discretionary powers to appoint Pahalgam victim's widow, Fisheries dept has no role'
A spokesperson of the Information Department said the Lt Governor appointed Gulnaz Akhter — Shah's wife — as class IV (MTS) in District Cadre, Anantnag, in the Fisheries Department in exercise of the discretionary powers conferred under Clause-2A of Jammu and Kashmir Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme, 2022, in relaxation of her educational qualification. The statement comes after the ruling National Conference (NC), apparently miffed at Lt Governor Manoj Sinha handing over the job offer letter, said that it was already prepared by the state government's Fisheries Department. Srinagar, Jun 14 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor used his discretionary powers to provide a job to the widow of ponywala Adil Shah, killed in the Pahalgam attack, and the Fisheries Department under the elected government has no role in the appointment, an official said on Saturday. 'As per clause 2A of J&K Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme-2022, the Lieutenant Governor in exceptional circumstances may appoint the dependent family member of a civilian, who has died as a result of militancy/terrorist related action or due to law and order situation or due to enemy action and who is not involved in militancy related activity, in government service. 'The conferment of relaxation of age/qualification for appointment under J&K Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme-2022 solely lies with the Lieutenant Governor,' the spokesperson said. He said Akhter's appointment has been made by the Lt Governor under the exceptional circumstances as her husband was a civilian and not a government employee. 'Further, the appointment has been made in relaxation of her educational qualification. There is no role of the Fisheries Department in granting relaxation as well as appointment in the instant case,' the spokesman said. Acknowledging Shah's supreme sacrifice during the terrorist attack at Baisaran Pahalgam, the Lt Governor considered the appointment of his wife, so that it can bring succour to the family, he said. 'This decision is a heartfelt gesture to support the bereaved family and ensure their dignity and well-being, reflecting the administration's unwavering commitment to justice and compassion,' the official said. Earlier in the day, NC chief spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq said the state government did not allow egos to come in the way and stood by its commitment to Shah's family in their moment of grief. 'We thank LG Sahab for handing over the job order that was already prepared by the Fisheries Department, a department under the elected government led by Minister Javed Dar,' he said on X. Sadiq said this reflects the maturity and responsibility shown by the elected government. 'In moments of pain, politics must make way for compassion, and governance must honour its word.' He highlighted that the state government had earlier given similar appointment letters to the kin of those killed in Pakistan shelling in Poonch. 'The job orders were later distributed by the (Union) home minister after the CM had personally visited and personally committed these jobs to the (affected) families immediately after the shelling,' Sadiq, who is also an MLA from Zadibal constituency, said. PTI SSB RHL This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
J-K LG grants government job to wife of Adil Hussain, who died saving tourists in Pahalgam Terror Attack
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday met the family of Syed Adil Hussain Shah , who was killed in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack while trying to save tourists, and handed over a permanent government job appointment letter to his wife, Gulnaz Akhter. Expressing his condolences to the grieving family, LG Sinha praised Adil's extraordinary courage and sacrifice. "We had already decided earlier that we would visit Adil ji's family. The Jammu and Kashmir administration and the Ministry of Home Affairs had already extended financial assistance to them," he said. He further stated that various state governments from across the country have also come forward to support the family, acknowledging Adil's courageous act. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: 1 simple trick to get all TV channels Techno Mag Learn More Undo "In recognition of his sacrifice, his wife has now been appointed to a permanent position in the Forest Department in Anantnag. This is a token of gratitude from the administration. We also spoke with his father, family members, and the local villagers. They voiced the need for more employment opportunities in the area, which we will certainly consider seriously," he added. In a post on social media platform X, the J-K LG wrote, "Met the family members of martyr Syed Adil Hussain at Anantnag. Handed over the appointment letter to his wife, Mst. Gulnaz Akhter on compassionate grounds. The whole country is proud of the bravery of Adil who sacrificed his life while protecting tourists at Pahalgam on 22nd April." Live Events The Pahalgam Terror Attack which took place at the Baisaran meadow, one of Kashmir's popular tourist spots claimed the lives of 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen. In retaliation, India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7. It struck nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir. After the attack, Pakistan retaliated with cross-border shelling across the Line of Control and Jammu and Kashmir as well as attempted drone attacks along the border regions, following which India launched a coordinated attack and damaged radar infrastructure, communication centres, and airfields across 11 airbases in Pakistan. After this, on May 10, an understanding of the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan was announced.
