Tameel Irshad Impact: Naib Tehsildar Farooq Ahmad Najar Summoned for Insulting Comments on Senior Citizen’s Beard

Farooq Ahmad Najar, Naib Tehsildar of Tangmarg/Hajibal, has been asked to provide a detailed explanation following allegations published in the Daily Tameel Irshad on January 16, 2025.

The report claims that Najar made sacrilegious and insulting comments about the beard of a senior citizen from Shalgam Hajibal, which has sparked widespread public outrage.

In light of the incident and its public reaction, the Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Gulmarg has issued a formal directive for Najar to submit a written explanation within two days. The SDM’s communication requires Najar to clarify the context in which the comments were made, the exact words used, and his intent behind the remarks.

The SDM emphasized that the explanation is crucial for understanding the full circumstances surrounding the incident before considering any potential disciplinary action. Failure to provide a satisfactory explanation within the specified timeframe may lead to appropriate disciplinary measures.

The incident has drawn significant attention, and local authorities are closely monitoring the situation.

Meanwhile, Chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Society Forum (JKCSF), Abdul Qayoom Wani, has condemned the alleged insulting comments made about the beard of a senior citizen in Hajibal. Wani stated that such remarks would not be tolerated and called for stern action against the individual responsible for the offense.

The comments, which have sparked public outrage, are under investigation, with Wani urging authorities to take swift and appropriate measures.