BSF sub-inspector shoots self in Jammu

Jammu: A BSF sub-inspector (SI) allegedly shot himself at a post along the Pakistan border here on Monday. Ramdev Singh was found lying in a pool of blood and his personal assault weapon was found by his side. He hailed from Rajasthan. A police and a BSF court of inquiry are being conducted to ascertain the death cause. PTI

Govt jobs in J&K not for sale, says Chief Secretary

Srinagar: The J&K government will not tolerate any wrongdoing in the selection process for jobs as merit is the only criterion for entering into government service, Chief Secretary AK Mehta said on Monday. “There is a wrong perception that the UT has no jobs. Jobs are there but they are not on the market (for sale),” he added.