CBI Arrests Patwari and Chowkidar in Anantnag Bribery Trap

Overview

• The CBI registered a case on January 15 and laid a trap the same day in Halqa Soaf Shali, Kokernag, Anantnag.
• Officials said a Patwari from the Revenue Department and a Chowkidar were caught accepting Rs 15,000 from a complainant.
• It was alleged the Patwari had demanded Rs 30,000 to demarcate the complainant’s land.
• The two public servants were arrested during the sting, and the CBI stated that further investigation is under way.
• Authorities note ongoing anti-corruption efforts by the CBI and J&K ACB, with the L-G’s office highlighting recent steps to enforce discipline, including the termination of 85 employees for terror links.