Ganderbal, Jan 30 : The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested a serving Patwari from the Revenue Department in Ganderbal’s Mouza Gadoora on Friday for demanding and accepting a bribe to process official work.
CBI registered the case on January 28, 2026, after allegations that the Patwari demanded Rs 20,000 to issue a Jamabandi extract and correct revenue records for the complainant’s land. On the same day, CBI laid a trap and caught the accused red-handed accepting Rs 15,000. He has been arrested, with investigation ongoing.
The action highlights CBI’s resolve against graft in public service. Citizens in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh facing bribe demands can report to CBI ACB Srinagar at 9419900977
