JAMMU, NOVEMBER 4:In a major anti-corruption breakthrough, the Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested a Patwari of Patwar Halqa Dadui, Tehsil and District Samba, during a trap operation, and recovered over ₹35 lakh in cash from his possession.
A case FIR No. 19/2025 U/S 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 has been registered against the accused public servant, Sunil Kumar, for demanding and accepting a bribe from a complainant for preparing a report sought by the Tehsildar Samba concerning correction of Girdawari records.
As per the complaint, the accused initially demanded ₹1,00,000 as bribe, which was later settled at ₹80,000. The complainant, unwilling to pay the illegal gratification, approached the ACB for legal action. After discreet verification confirmed the demand, the Bureau laid a trap, leading to the arrest of the Patwari red-handed while accepting the bribe amount in the presence of independent witnesses.
During subsequent searches, the ACB team recovered the tainted bribe money from the accused’s possession and conducted a search of his personal vehicle, which led to the seizure of over ₹35 lakh in cash. Searches were also carried out at his residential premises in the presence of Magistrates.
The operation marks a significant success for ACB J&K in its ongoing drive against corruption and misuse of public office.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau stated that further investigation into the case is underway to trace the source of the recovered cash and identify any possible links to other corrupt practices.
ACB J&K reaffirms its commitment to transparency, accountability, and zero tolerance against corruption.
