Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Monday said the Jammu and Kashmir Government has initiated strict action over the publication of a controversial book, suspending officials associated with the screening committee and indicating that further disciplinary action, including termination, could follow. He said the government acted promptly after the issue came to the notice of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and has ordered a high-level inquiry into the matter. Speaking to reporters, Choudhary said Education Minister Sakina Itto had already clarified the government’s position and announced the suspension of the officials concerned.