SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Jammu and Kashmir conducted searches at six different locations across Union Territory in connection with irregularities in Fire & Emergency Services (F&ES) Department recruitment. “In connection with the investigation of Case FIR No. 01/2025 registered at Police Station ACB Central, the Bureau conducted searches in the residence, […]
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J&K ACB rebuts allegations of punitive transfers
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Jammu and Kashmir has categorically dismissed recent allegations suggesting that the transfer of personnel within the bureau was a punitive action taken against officers for exposing corruption. The ACB termed these claims as “misleading and factually incorrect.” In a statement, the ACB clarified that transfers are a […]
Mehbooba Mufti slams J&K govt over transfer of ACB official
SRINAGAR — Peoples’ Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti said Friday the transfer of an Anti-Corruption Bureau official, who was probing a case, exposes a “nexus” between the corrupt and most powerful, and raises questions about the Jammu and Kashmir government’s commitment to justice and accountability. The government has ordered the repatriation of ACB SSP Abdul […]
ACB Initiates Probe into misappropriation, use of substandard materials in Srinagar Smart City Project
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Jammu and Kashmir has launched two preliminary enquiries into alleged irregularities and malpractice linked to the Srinagar Smart City project. In the first case, the ACB registered Preliminary Enquiry (PE) No. 01/2025 at the Police Station Anti-Corruption Bureau Srinagar, following credible inputs about the misappropriation of materials […]
J&K ACB registers Disproportionate Assets Case against retired PWD Engineer
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a Disproportionate Assets (DA) case against Riyaz Ahmad Parray, a retired Superintending Engineer of the Public Works Department (PWD – Roads & Buildings). The investigation was launched following allegations that Parray, a resident of Hygam Baramulla, had accumulated significant wealth through corrupt practices […]
ACB books two govt officials, conducts searches at seven locations in Kashmir
JAMMU — The Anti-Corruption Bureau on Friday booked two senior officers of Srinagar Smart City Limited in disproportionate assets (DA) cases here, officials said. The Bureau also conducted searches at seven different locations in connection with these cases in the valley. “ACB has registered DA cases against Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Sajid Yousef Bhat and […]
ACB registers case over irregularities in selection process of F&ES Department
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a case concerning alleged irregularities in the selection process for Fireman and Fireman Driver posts in the Fire & Emergency Services (F&ES) Department. The investigation follows a communication from the General Administration Department (GAD) dated July 24, 2024, accompanied by a report from an inquiry committee […]
J&K ACB transitions to electronic challan system for enhanced transparency
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Jammu and Kashmir is taking a significant step towards enhancing transparency and efficiency in its operations by transitioning to a fully electronic challan system. Effective January 1st, 2025, all ACB branches will discontinue the use of manual registration of FIRs and submit their respective challan electronically through […]
ACB arrests fire service department clerk for demanding, accepting bribe in Sopore
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) have arrested a Clerk of Fire and Emergency Service Department for demanding and accepting bribe in Sopore town of Baramulla district in North Kashmir on Tuesday. “A complaint was received against Nisar Ahmad Wani, clerk of Fire & Emergency Service Department posted at Sopore District Baramulla […]
ACB registers case against former Chief Engineer, others over corruption charges
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau has registered a case under Prevention of Corruption Act on outcome of a Verification conducted by ACB into the allegations relating to award of payments in the construction of Mughal Road from Bufliaz to Shopian-Pulwama, wherein Chief Engineer purportedly admitted the claims of the company, which […]