SRINAGAR: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested a Patwari from Samba and his associate, Chowkidar, Halqa Nanga, in a case related to accepting a bribe from the complainant.
Aspokesperson in a statement said that a case was registered against the said Patwari based on a complaint. It was alleged that the accused demanded a bribe of Rs 50,000 from the complainant for issuing Girdawari of land owned by him.
“CBI laid a trap, and during the proceedings, the accused instructed the complainant to hand over the bribe amount to his associate, a Chowkidar, Halqa Nanga, District Samba (J&K). Both accused were apprehended during the transaction of the bribe amounting to Rs. 9,000. Searches are being conducted at the residential premises of the accused,” the statement said.
The arrested accused will be produced before the Court of Special Judge, Anti-Corruption (CBI Cases), Jammu, on 27-03-2024, the statement added—(KNO)
