92 officials found absent in Kashmir

Srinagar, Jan 9 (UNI) The Jammu and Kashmir government today suspended its 92 officials for being absent from duty, an official spokesman said.

He said a special squad paid surprise visit to various offices at Chadoora, Charar-e-Shrief, Nowgam and Khansahib blocks in the central Kashmir district of Badgam to ensure accountability and punctuality among the government officials.

During the checking, the spokesman said 92 employees were found unauthorisedly absent from the duty. Disciplinary action under rules has been initiated against the absentee officials, he added.

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