Diplomat Correspondent
Jammu:DD, J&K Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a disproportionate assets case against retired TSO of FCS and CA Department Banihal.
As per the officials, the JKACB has registered a case under FIR No.02/2025 u/s 13(1)(b), r/w 13(2) of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (as amended in 2018) at PS ACB Doda against accused person, a retired Tehsil Supply officer (TSO) of FCS and CA Department Banihal.
The case was initiated following a secret verification conducted by the ACB into the allegations that the said official had acquired assets, disproportionate to his known sources of income during his service tenure.
The verification reveals that the accused has amassed substantial moveable and immovable assets in his name and in the name of his family members.
The verification revealed that the accused has accumulated significant assets including a residential house at Gujjar Nagar, Jammu, double storey house at Maitra Ramban, a residential complex along with 3 shops at Chareel, Banihal, vehicles, financial documents and other evidence suggesting unaccounted wealth.
During the course of investigation, the ACB obtained search warrant from the Court of Special Judge Anti-Corruption, Doda and search was conducted at the residential complex situated at Old National High Way Road Chareel, Tehsil Banihal, District Ramban in presence of Magistrate and independent witnesses.
Further investigation of the case is in progress.DD