Patwari Arrested by ACB for Rs 10,000 Bribe in Anantnag’s Dooru
The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) apprehended a Patwari, Gulzar Ahmad Ganie, in Dooru, Anantnag, on May 31, 2025, for demanding and accepting a Rs 10,000 bribe, as reported by Kashmir Reader. The arrest followed a complaint that the Patwari sought illegal gratification to process a report for pruning chinar tree branches, per Daily Excelsior. For more governance updates, visit our governance section.
Details of the Incident
A resident of Lukbhawn, Larkipora, filed a written complaint with the ACB, alleging that the Patwari, assigned to Halqa Lukbhawn Larkipora, demanded Rs 10,000 to submit a report for cutting chinar tree branches near the complainant’s home, which posed risks due to strong winds, per Global Kashmir. The application, initially submitted to the Tehsil Office Dooru, was forwarded to the Patwari for verification. Instead of paying, the complainant reported the demand to the ACB, leading to a trap operation, as noted in posts on X. Stay updated with our homepage.
Location
Dooru, Anantnag, per Kashmir Dot Com.
Accused
Gulzar Ahmad Ganie, Patwari, per Kashmir Life.
Bribe Amount
Rs 10,000, per Daily Excelsior.
ACB’s Response and Legal Action
Following the complaint, the ACB conducted a discreet verification, confirming the Patwari’s bribe demand. A trap team was formed, and Gulzar Ahmad Ganie was caught red-handed accepting the bribe outside his office with marked currency, per Kashmir Life. An FIR (No. 1/2025) was registered under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, at ACB Police Station Anantnag, and investigations are ongoing, per Kashmir Reader. For local news, explore our local news section.
| Aspect | Details | Action Taken | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bribe Demand | Rs 10,000 for chinar tree report. | Trap operation executed. | Global Kashmir |
| Accused | Gulzar Ahmad Ganie, Patwari. | Arrested on the spot. | Kashmir Dot Com |
| Legal Action | FIR No. 1/2025 under PC Act. | Investigation ongoing. | Kashmir Life |
| Evidence | Marked currency recovered. | Bribe money seized. | Daily Excelsior |
Execution of the Trap
The ACB’s South Circle team coordinated the trap, arresting the Patwari on May 31, 2025, while he accepted the bribe in the presence of independent witnesses, per Kashmir Dot Com. The operation recovered the bribe amount, reinforcing the ACB’s commitment to combating corruption, as stated in posts on X. Similar cases, like a Patwari’s arrest in Kathua for a Rs 15,000 bribe, highlight ongoing efforts, per Kashmir Reader. Stay informed via our governance section.
How to Report Corruption
- Contact ACB: Use the ACB helpline or file a written complaint, per Kashmir Life.
- Provide Evidence: Document demands for bribes, per Daily Excelsior.
- Stay Anonymous: ACB ensures complainant confidentiality, per Global Kashmir.
- Act Promptly: Report immediately to enable traps, per Kashmir Reader.
Broader Context
This arrest is part of the ACB’s ongoing crackdown on corruption in J&K, with multiple Patwari arrests in 2024–2025, including a Rs 50,000 bribe case in Srinagar, per Kashmir Reader. The bureau’s efforts align with public demand for transparency, as seen in posts on X. The case underscores systemic issues in revenue services, prompting calls for reforms, per Global Kashmir. For regional updates, visit our local news section.
Key Takeaways
- Patwari Gulzar Ahmad Ganie arrested for Rs 10,000 bribe, per Kashmir Dot Com.
- ACB trap recovered marked currency, per Kashmir Life.
- FIR filed under Prevention of Corruption Act, per Daily Excelsior.
Conclusion
The ACB arrest in Dooru highlights J&K’s fight against corruption. Stay informed with Kashmir News and explore our governance updates for anti-corruption efforts.
