Revenue Officer Arrested for Bribery in Jammu and Kashmir

In a significant corruption case, the Anti-Corruption Bureau in Jammu and Kashmir has arrested a revenue officer in Samba district for accepting bribes. Sunil Kumar, a Patwari, was caught red-handed while receiving a bribe of ₹80,000, with a staggering ₹35 lakh in cash found in his vehicle. This incident highlights ongoing issues of corruption within the region's administrative framework. The ACB's swift action underscores their commitment to tackling corruption. For more details on this case and its implications, read the full article.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 5, 2025, 17:32 IST

Bribery Case in Samba District

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Jammu and Kashmir has apprehended a revenue officer in Samba district on charges of accepting bribes, seizing over ₹35 lakh in cash from his personal vehicle. This information was disclosed by an official on Tuesday.

According to the official, a complaint was lodged against Sunil Kumar, who serves as a Patwari in the Dadu Block, alleging that he demanded a bribe of ₹1 lakh for the improvement of revenue records or Girdawari.

After negotiations, Kumar agreed to settle for ₹80,000. The official stated that a covert verification was conducted, confirming the bribe solicitation by the Patwari, leading to the registration of a case under the relevant sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act and the initiation of an investigation.

The ACB team set up a trap and caught the accused red-handed while he was receiving the bribe from the complainant. The officer was arrested on the spot, and the bribe amount was confiscated, along with more than ₹35 lakh in cash found during a search of his vehicle.