The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended a patwari named Faheem Majid in Gadoora village, Ganderbal district, Jammu and Kashmir, while he was taking a bribe of Rs 15,000 from a complainant. The arrest followed a complaint from a resident of Anchar Soura area in Srinagar, leading to the registration of a case on January 28. The accused patwari was caught red-handed while demanding a bribe for issuing a land document and making corrections in revenue records.
The CBI emphasized its commitment to combating corruption by swiftly acting against dishonest public servants. It urged citizens to report instances of corruption or bribery demands by government officials. In case of any bribery solicitation by a government employee in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, individuals are encouraged to contact the CBI, ACB, Srinagar through provided mobile number or email for complaints.
The CBI, along with the J&K Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) and the police, holds authority to tackle corruption within government services in J&K. Following the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019, accountability and transparency in public administration have been reinforced, leading to a decline in separatist violence. Notably, J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha has terminated the services of 84 government employees due to their connections with terrorist groups.
