Srinagar: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Jammu and Kashmir, on Tuesday filed charge sheets in two separate corruption cases before Special Courts after completing investigations and obtaining the requisite prosecution sanctions.
In the first case, the ACB filed a charge sheet before the Court of Special Judge, Anti-Corruption, Baramulla, against five accused, including the then Deputy Commissioner (formerly District Development Commissioner) of Bandipora, in connection with FIR No. 08/2017 registered at Police Station ACB Baramulla.
The case relates to the alleged illegal regularisation of a person who was initially engaged as a temporary Orderly in Bandipora district. According to the ACB, the investigation found that official records were manipulated to facilitate the beneficiary’s appointment and enable him to receive regular salary, promotions and other service benefits, causing wrongful loss to the government exchequer.
The accused include Mushtaq Ahmad Sheikh, then District Development Commissioner, Bandipora (retired); the then Executive Engineer, Irrigation Division Sumbal (retired); Mohammad Ramzan Ganaie, then Head Clerk (retired); Tariq Ahmad Khan, then Establishment Clerk, now Senior Assistant; and beneficiary Nisar Ahmad Itoo, presently serving as a Junior Assistant.
The court admitted the charge sheet, supplied copies to the accused, granted them bail and fixed August 13, 2026, as the next date of hearing.
In the second case, the ACB filed a charge sheet before the Court of Special Judge, Anti-Corruption, Srinagar, in FIR No. 20/2023 registered at Police Station ACB Srinagar against two police personnel—Selection Grade Constable Mohammad Ayoub Dar and Selection Grade Constable Abdul Hamid Tantary.
The case stems from allegations that the accused demanded a bribe of ₹9,000 to allow a loaded truck to cross the Traffic Check Post (TCP) at Sonamarg and proceed towards Ladakh.
According to the ACB, Mohammad Ayoub Dar was caught red-handed during a trap while allegedly demanding and accepting the bribe, and the tainted money was recovered from his possession. The investigation also found evidence of the alleged conspiracy involving both accused.
The charge sheet has been presented before the court, which has fixed July 28, 2026, as the next date of hearing.
