Inquiry Panel Formed For Suspended Mining Official

Jan 15: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has appointed a three-member inquiry committee to probe allegations against Naveen Kumar, former District Mineral Officer of Kathua, who was suspended in December 2024.Jammu local businesses
As per an order, the panel includes Dr. Nargis Suraiya, Special Secretary to the Government, Rayaz Hussain, Director Finance, and Dr. Raj Kumar, Deputy Director, Geology and Mining.
The committee has been tasked with submitting its findings and recommendations within 30 days. The move follows instructions from the Deputy Chief Minister’s office.