Srinagar, May 1, KDC: The Anti-Corruption Bureau on Friday arrested a Head Constable in a trap case after allegedly catching him red-handed while accepting a bribe of ₹15,000 from a complainant.
Sources told news agency Kashmir Dot Com that, the accused has been identified as Parvaiz Ahmad Rather, posted in District Srinagar.
The ACB said it received a written complaint alleging that the accused officer had demanded ₹15,000 for removing the complainant’s name from the list of accused in FIR No. 09/2026 registered at Police Station Soura.
During verification, officials found that the accused had initially demanded ₹50,000, which was later allegedly settled at ₹15,000 as bribe for extending the favour.
Following the complaint, the ACB registered FIR No. 08/2026 under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 at Police Station ACB Srinagar and launched an investigation.
A trap team was subsequently constituted, during which the accused Head Constable was allegedly caught while demanding and accepting ₹15,000 near District Police Lines Srinagar.
Officials said the bribe amount comprised ₹5,000 in cash and ₹10,000 through cheque, which was recovered on the spot. Further investigation into the case is underway. (KDC)
