Srinagar, September 1(KNS): Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Mohammad Umar Farooq on Tuesday welcomed the Jammu and Kashmir High Court's decision to reinstate a J&K Bank officer who was dismissed on alleged “anti-national” grounds without a proper departmental inquiry.

In a post on X, Farooq said the court's decision was “welcome news” and expressed hope that the judgment would pave the way for justice in other similar cases.

“The J&K High Court’s decision to reinstate the J&K Bank officer who had been unjustly dismissed on alleged ‘anti-national’ grounds without a proper inquiry, is welcome news,” he said.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

The Mirwaiz claimed that since August 2019, scores of employees in Jammu and Kashmir had been dismissed in an “arbitrary manner” on similar grounds without departmental inquiries or an adequate opportunity to defend themselves.

He said such employees deserved due process, a fair hearing and access to justice.

“One hopes this judgment will pave the way for justice in other such cases as well,” Farooq said.

The remarks came after the High Court ordered the reinstatement of the bank officer, holding that the dismissal without a proper inquiry could not be sustained.(KNS)