Srinagar, Oct 12: The government of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday terminated a Incharge Assistant Professor in the discipline of Ophthalmology, Government Medical College, Jammu for unauthorized absence from his duties.

In this regard, an order was issued, reads that whereas Principal, GMC Jammu vide communication dated 30.06.2022 submitted that final show cause notice was served to Dr. Ishfaq Ahmad Sofi but he has not resumed his duties in response to the notice and requested for necessary action in the matter and whereas, the case has again been examined in the Department in light Article 128 of the Jammu & Kashmir, Civil Service Regulations and it has been found that Dr. Ishfaq Ahmad Sofi has remained on unauthorized absence from his duties and, therefore, has lost his service in view of the import of Article 128 of the Jammu & Kashmir, Civil Service Regulation.

Now, therefore, the services of Dr. Ishfaq Ahmad Sofi as Incharge Assistant Professor in the discipline of Ophthalmology, Government Medical College, Jammu, are hereby terminated with immediate effect.