Jammu and Kashmir Revenue Official Nabbed for Corruption
Sunil Kumar, a revenue official in Jammu and Kashmir, was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for accepting a bribe and possessing illicit cash. An operation confirmed his illegal activity, leading to his arrest during a sting operation where more than Rs 35 lakh was seized from his vehicle.
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In a significant crackdown on corruption, the Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has apprehended a revenue official, Sunil Kumar, on charges of graft. Kumar, who served as a Patwari in the Dadui Block, was arrested for demanding a bribe and found in possession of illicit cash.
The ACB acted swiftly after receiving a complaint alleging Kumar demanded a bribe of Rs 1 lakh for altering a Girdawari, or revenue record. After negotiations, Kumar agreed to a reduced amount of Rs 80,000. An investigation corroborated these claims, prompting a legal case under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Setting a trap, ACB officials caught Kumar red-handed accepting the bribe. A subsequent search revealed over Rs 35 lakh in cash in his vehicle. His immediate arrest marks a notable achievement in the region's fight against corruption.
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