Security First: Kashmiri Pandit Staff Told to Stay Home Till Aug 25
What Happened
The J&K administration has advised Kashmiri Pandit government employees, particularly those recruited under the Prime Minister's Rehabilitation/Employment Package, to work from home until August 25 after online threat messages reportedly named several employees and shared personal details. The move follows the circulation of alleged threat letters linked by intelligence sources to a Lashkar-e-Taiba-linked group, along with recent attacks in south Kashmir. Security forces have increased patrolling and surveillance in areas where Kashmiri Pandits reside.
Key Takeaways
The work-from-home directive is a precautionary security measure aimed at protecting Kashmiri Pandit employees amid renewed terror threats and heightened security concerns in the Valley.