The CBI’s anti-corruption drive intensified with the arrest of a Ganderbal patwari caught taking Rs 15,000 from a villager in Mouza Gadura. Issued from Srinagar on Friday, the update reveals a classic case of revenue official overreach in Jammu and Kashmir.
The patwari, tasked with maintaining land revenue records, allegedly hiked his price at Rs 20,000 for issuing an extract of jamabandi and making necessary mutations. CBI lodged an FIR on January 28, 2026, and executed a sting operation, capturing the exchange on record.
Post-arrest, probing deepens into the accused’s dealings, aiming to dismantle any syndicate involved. This incident spotlights persistent challenges in grassroots administration, where small bribes snowball into systemic rot.
Public exhortation forms a key plank of CBI’s strategy: report bribery without hesitation. In the region, dial 9419900977 for CBI-ACB Srinagar assistance against coercive officials in central or UT roles.
Collaborative jurisdiction among CBI, ACB, and police bolsters enforcement. Contextually, J&K’s governance renaissance post-Article 370 revocation contrasts sharply with the accountability vacuum during 25+ years of terror from the 1990s, fostering a safer, more transparent ecosystem today.
Such actions not only punish the guilty but also deter future malfeasance, promoting a culture of integrity essential for regional stability and progress.