Central Kashmir: CBI Nabs Patwari for Taking Bribe | Kashmir Life

SRINAGAR: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a serving Patwari of the Revenue Department in Ganderbal for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe for official work.

According to the CBI, the Patwari posted at Mouza Gadoora, Ganderbal, was arrested while accepting a bribe of Rs 15,000 from the complainant.

The agency registered the case on January 28, 2026, following allegations that the accused had demanded Rs 20,000 for issuing a Jamabandi extract and for rectification of revenue records related to land.

A trap was laid on the same day, during which the Patwari was caught red-handed while accepting Rs 15,000.

The accused has been arrested and further investigation is underway.

The CBI has advised citizens to report instances of bribery involving government officials. Complaints related to corruption in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh can be reported to the CBI Anti-Corruption Branch, Srinagar, at mobile number 9419900977 or via email at [email protected], the statement said. (KNC)