Multiple Properties, Vehicles Seized During Searches in Banihal, Jammu
Srinagar, Jun 5 :
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a case against Nazir Ahmed Wani, a retired Tehsil Supply Officer (TSO) of the FCS & CA Department Banihal, for allegedly possessing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income.
Spokesperson in a statement issued here said ,that ACB has registered a case under FIR No.02/2025 u/s 13(1)(b), r/w 13(2) of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (as amended in 2018) at PS ACB Doda against accused person namely Nazir Ahmed Wani, a retired Tehsil Supply officer (TSO) of FCS & CA Department Banihal, statement reads.
The case was initiated following a secret verification conducted by the ACB into the allegations that the said official had acquired assets, disproportionate to his known sources of income during his service tenure, it reads.
The verification reveals that the accused has amassed substantial moveable and immovable assets in his name and in the name of his family members. The verification revealed that the accused has accumulated significant assets including a residential house at Gujjar Nagar, Jammu, double storey house at Maitra Ramban, a residential complex along with 3 Shops at Chareel, Banihal, vehicles, financial documents and other evidence suggesting unaccounted wealth, it reads.
During the course of investigation, the ACB obtained search warrant from the Hon’ble Court of Special Judge Anti-Corruption, Doda and search was conducted at the residential complex situated at Old National High Way Road Chareel, Tehsil Banihal, District Ramban in presence of Magistrate and independent witnesses, it reads.
Further investigation of the case is in progress, reads the statement.