Srinagar, Mar 12 (KDC): The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday arrested a Technical Assistant posted in a Block Development office, in Budgam district for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹40,000 from a complainant for preparing and releasing bills related to work executed under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act.
Officials told news agency Kashmir Dot Com that the accused has been identified as Sajad Ahmad Raina, Son of Rahim Raina, a resident of Kralwari, who was caught red-handed while demanding and accepting the bribe amount.
Sources said the action was initiated following a complaint alleging that the accused employee had demanded a bribe for processing official work. After verification of the complaint, FIR No. 6 of 2026 was registered at ACB Central Kashmir, following which a trap was laid and the accused was apprehended while accepting the bribe.
During the operation, the tainted bribe amount of ₹40,000—₹5,000 in cash and a cheque of ₹35,000—was recovered from the possession of the accused in the presence of independent witnesses, sources said. During the search of the accused’s handbag, Rs 39,300 in cash was also recovered.
The accused was taken into custody after completing all medico-legal formalities. Further investigation into the case is in progress, spokesperson added. (KDC)
