Jammu and Kashmir: Government Medical College doctor sacked over 'provocative' Facebook post
The Jammu and Kashmir government has terminated the services of the Registrar of the Government Medical College Jammu for an 'anti-govt' post on Facebook
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government has terminated the services of the Registrar of the Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu for an "anti-government" post on Facebook, an official said on Sunday.
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Amit Kumar was sacked after he violated rules that prevent a government servant from using social media to write anti-government posts. Kumar had been appointed for three years on contract to serve at the GMC Jammu.
The official said Kumar used his Facebook account to "provoke" readers.
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