The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) disclosed on Friday the arrest of a patwari in Ganderbal district, Jammu and Kashmir, caught red-handed accepting a bribe. The accused demanded Rs 20,000 for issuing a land document and altering revenue records, leading to the CBI setting a trap and apprehending the individual. The CBI emphasized its commitment to combating corruption by taking swift action against corrupt officials.
The arrested patwari from Mouza Gadoora, Ganderbal, is currently under investigation as the CBI continues its probe into the case. The agency urged citizens to report any instances of corruption or bribery demands by public servants. In case of any bribery solicitation by government employees in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, citizens were advised to contact the CBI, ACB, Srinagar through designated channels.
The CBI, along with the J&K Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) and the police, holds jurisdiction to combat corruption among government officials in Jammu and Kashmir. Following the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019, accountability and transparency in public services have been reinforced, leading to a decline in separatist violence. The J&K Lt Governor has already taken action against 84 government employees with alleged ties to terrorist groups.
