News Topic:Corruption

ACB arrests Budgam Patwari for allegedly accepting ₹10,000 bribe

ACB arrested Budgam Patwari Bashir Ahmad Dar after allegedly catching him accepting ₹10,000 for issuing a Fard, officials said.

BJP’s Sunil Sharma slams J&K Govt over jobs, corruption; Announces Sept 2 protest

J&K Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma has accused the government of failing on unemployment and corruption, announcing a "secretariat gherao" planned for September 2.

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.

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J&K Govt to come up with new Media Policy

J&K Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly a media policy will be framed within four months, as legislators debated social media regulation and press responsibility.

10 houses gutted in overnight fire in Kishtwar

10 houses and cowsheds were gutted in an overnight fire in Mungli village of Kishtwar’s Warwan area; no casualties were reported.

LeT commander Asif Fauji alias Moosa killed in Budgam gunfight

Security forces killed LeT commander Asif Fauji alias Moosa in an encounter in higher reaches of Budgam, police said, identifying him as active since 2023.

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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion

The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.

J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks

To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.