J&K Anti-Corruption Bureau Traps Budgam Patwari Over Rs 10,000 Bribe

Overview

• The accused, Patwari Riyaz Ahmad Khan of Halqa Rakh Soothu in Budgam, was arrested during an ACB trap operation.
• He was allegedly caught red-handed taking Rs 10,000 from a complainant seeking a revenue extract and a bank lien certificate for a bank guarantee.
• The ACB had discreetly verified the bribery demand reported as ranging from Rs 10,000 to Rs 30,000 before registering the case.
• FIR No. 02/2026 under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act was lodged at Police Station ACB Srinagar, and the officer was taken into custody after medico-legal formalities.
• Officials said the investigation continues to examine any prior similar acts and to identify any other officials who may be involved, alongside a public call to report corruption.