The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday ordered the premature retirement of 03 officials of the Prison Department for their involvement in corruption, underperformance, and anti-social activities. Out of these retirees, one was found involved in a serious criminal case and remained under custody for three years, besides, the official had gained a bad public reputation. Another official was found habitual of violating official channels of communication and has been found guilty of sending fake and frivolous complaints, misusing RTI Act, and wasting the time of the High Court for which he was also fined Rs.10,000/-by the Court. The official imposed Major punishment in the shape of withholding three annual increments. Further, one official was found involved in the smuggling of contraband substances inside Sub-Jail Reasi.
