The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of Police posted at Police Station Bemina for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹8,000 from a complainant.
According to an official spokesperson, the ACB received a written complaint alleging that Mukhtar Ahmad Khan, a resident of Newa Pulwama and Investigating Officer of FIR No. 88/2025 registered at Police Station Bemina, had demanded illegal gratification despite the case already having been challaned before the competent court.
The complainant further alleged that the officer threatened to harass him if the bribe was not paid.
Upon receiving the complaint, the ACB conducted a discreet verification which prima facie established the allegations. Subsequently, FIR No. 04/2026 under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 was registered at Police Station ACB Srinagar and investigation was initiated.
During the investigation, a trap team laid by the ACB arrested the accused officer red-handed while he was demanding and accepting ₹8,000 from the complainant. The accused was taken into custody and the bribe amount was recovered on the spot in the presence of independent witnesses.
Further investigation in the case is underway.
