Overview

• The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at nine locations, including eight in Jammu and one in Udhampur, officials said.
• Targets included patwaris Pranav Dev Singh and Rahul Kai and Naib Tehsildar Akeel Ahmed, according to officials.
• The investigation focuses on custodian land reserved for PoK evacuees that was allegedly diverted through forged Form 3-A and powers of attorney with small cash inducements.
• ACB verifications identified usurpation in Asarwan, Mishriwala and Bhalwal, with revenue records allegedly altered and plots sold to various buyers.
• The ACB has registered five FIRs citing the Prevention of Corruption Act along with conspiracy, cheating, forgery and fraud as inquiries continue.