Srinagar, Sept 26: Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday suspended Ashiq Hussian, Deputy Registrar Cooperative Societies J&K and Mohd. Mujib-ur-Rehman Grassi, Special Secretary to the Government, Industries, and Commerce Department pending inquiry against them.

“Pending inquiry into his conduct, Ashiq Hussain, Deputy Registrar, Cooperative Societies, J&K, is hereby placed under suspension, with immediate effect in terms of Rule 31 of Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Classification, Control Appeal) Rules, 1956. During the period of his suspension, he shall remain attached in the office of Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir,” reads a government order, a copy of which lies with GNS.

Similar worded suspension order has been issued against Ghassi. However, he has been asked to remain attached with the General Administration Department during the period of his suspension. (GNS)