Jammu: The Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Jammu and Kashmir has registered a case of disproportionate assets against Bodh Raj, son of Chuni Lal, a resident of Nater Kothian, Muthi, Jammu, who served as the District Mining Officer (DMO) of Kathua.
This follows a secret verification process based on specific input, revealing substantial assets far exceeding his known sources of income.
The verification process unearthed a vast array of assets in the form of plots, houses, business partnerships, and Benami properties held in the names of Bodh Raj and his close relatives and associates. These assets include partnerships in stone crushers, multiple bank accounts, and significant financial transactions that appeared disproportionate to his official income.
In light of these findings, the ACB registered a formal case (FIR No. 08/2024) against Bodh Raj under Sections 13(1)(b) and 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
Subsequently, the ACB obtained search warrants from the Hon’ble Court of the Special Judge Anti-Corruption in Jammu, leading to a series of raids at seven locations. These included Bodh Raj’s residence in Muthi, Jammu, business premises such as Magnum Stone Crusher at Pandori, Kathua, Satguru Stone Crusher at Madheen, Kathua, and properties of his close relatives suspected to hold Benami assets.
During the searches, the ACB teams recovered incriminating materials, including revenue papers and financial documents, which have been seized as evidence.
The investigation into the case is ongoing, with further developments expected as the probe continues.
