Ganderbal: The Anti-Corruption Bureau Kashmir (ACB) reportedly caught an official red-handed while accepting a bribe in the Barsoo area of Ganderbal.
The accused has been identified as Gh Mustafa Malik, son of Mohd Assadullah Malik a resident of Sadakadal, Srinagar. He is currently posted as a District Head in the Geology & Mining Department, Ganderbal. According to initial reports, Malik was caught while accepting illegal gratification during an official dealing.
Sources within the ACB confirmed that a trap was laid based on a complaint, leading to the successful arrest. The operation was conducted discreetly, and further investigation is underway to determine the scope of corruption and whether other officials were involved.
An official statement from the department is awaited.
The-Newscast will continue to monitor developments and bring verified updates as soon as authorities release further information.