Two Special Police Officers dismissed over terror links in J&K's Kathua

Two Special Police Officers dismissed over terror links in J&K's Kathua

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The SPOs, identified as Abdul Latief and Mohd Abbas, had been arrested earlier for their alleged involvement in terror activities, the officials added. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kathua, Mohita Sharma, ordered their immediate dismissal.

Two Special Police Officers (SPOs) were dismissed from service due to their alleged links with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, officials said on Sunday. The SPOs, identified as Abdul Latief and Mohd Abbas, had been arrested earlier for their alleged involvement in terror activities, the officials added.

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kathua, Mohita Sharma, ordered their immediate dismissal. The two are accused of providing support to terrorists.

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