13 serving, 14 retired JKPS officers cleared for induction into IPS
13 serving, 14 retired JKPS officers cleared for induction into IPS
Case of one official deferred due to suspension, inquiry
31 more posts to be taken up for induction in fresh exercise
Sanjeev Pargal
JAMMU, July 29: Ending wait of a decade for Jammu and Kashmir Police Services (JKPS) officers, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)-Member headed high-powered committee today approved induction of 27 JKPS officers into the Indian Police Services (IPS) 14 retired and 13 serving. The Panel kept case of one of the serving officers pending as he is under suspension and an inquiry against him has been initiated by the Home department for harassment of a female officer.
Republic Day 2021: Mobile internet services suspended in J&K
India
Published: Tuesday, January 26, 2021, 9:25 [IST]
Jammu, Jan 26: Mobile internet services have been temporarily suspended across Jammu and Kashmir as a security measure.
Security is high in J&K in view of Republic Day. There have been several inputs that suggest that terror groups may try and disrupt celebrations. The number of instances, where terrorists have tried to infiltrate into the Valley have been high.
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Meanwhile, the Jammu and Kashmir administration on Monday announced J&K Police Medals for gallantry and meritorious service for 175 police personnel, a spokesman said.
The Union home ministry has also announced medals of different categories on the eve of the 72nd Republic Day, he said.