News Topic:Corruption

From Smart City officials to local Patwaris: How the ACB dismantled 73 corruption networks in 2025

The Anti-Corruption Bureau registered 73 corruption cases across Jammu and Kashmir during the year 2025, targeting bribery, disproportionate assets, land scams.

Four arrested, Revenue officials implicated in major Kashmir land fraud

The Economic Offences Wing of the Crime Branch Kashmir on Monday announced the arrest of four individuals in connection with a major corruption case.

J&K ACB arrests postal assistant at Bandipora

Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau trapped and arrested a postal assistant in Bandipora district while demanding and allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 6500.

Five accused convicted, sentenced in microscope purchase scam in SED Jammu

The special ACB convicted five accused in a case related to the purchase of sub-standard microscopes at exorbitant rates by the School Education Department, Jammu.

Senior Accountant at SIDCO Khanmoh arrested for accepting bribe

Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) is said to have trapped and arrested Senior Accountant, SIDCO, Khunmoh, Srinagar for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 15,000.

Srinagar Anti-Corruption Court grants interim bail to police officer in bribery case

The Special Anti-Corruption Court, Srinagar on Saturday granted an interim bail to police officer (SHO Panthachowk) Azim Iqbal in a bribery case.

CBI arrests official in Banihal for accepting bribe

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested an official in Banihal area of Ramban district while accepting a bribe of Rs 18,000 from a complainant.

KPDCL official arrested for bribery in Sopore

A Senior Assitant-cum-Cashier working in the office of Executive Engineer, KPDCL Sub Transmission Division, Sopore has been arrested by Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) J&K.

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In a chilling case of friendship turning fatal over a suspected love rivalry, police in Kathua have arrested a 19‑year‑old youth for the brutal daylight murder of his close friend.
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J&K Cabinet greenlights free power scheme under PM Surya Ghar Yojana

The cabinet on Friday discussed the implementation of 200 units of free electricity for AAY families in J&K and also approved the reorganisation of the Jal Shakti Department.

Sakina Itoo criticises anti-drug demolition drives, calls for focus on rehabilitation

Jammu and Kashmir Health Minister Sakina Itoo on Friday criticised the demolition of houses allegedly linked to drug peddlers, saying such actions were “wrong”.

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As dawn broke in Kashmir, Mr Gaurav Tyagi with an unwavering resolve took steady strides southward, echoing a purpose that transcends borders, languages, and beliefs.