Major Custodian Land Scam Exposed in Jammu by Anti-Corruption Bureau
ACB unearths custodian land scam in Jammu
Hindustan Times
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The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has uncovered a significant land scam involving custodian land in Jammu district. The scam, which includes areas like Asarwan and RS Pura, involves fraudulent allotment of land to ineligible individuals in collusion with officials, leading to the tampering of revenue records.
- 01The ACB has exposed a major land scam in Jammu district involving custodian land.
- 02Fraudulent allotment of over 1,000 kanals of land was made to ineligible individuals.
- 03The scam involved collusion between land mafia, officials, and formalaf holders.
- 0424 FIRs have been registered, with ongoing investigations into the matter.
- 05The ACB is pursuing further investigations under the J&K Prevention of Corruption Act.
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The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has revealed a significant land scam involving custodian land in Jammu district. This scam affects areas such as Asarwan, Mishriwala, Bhalwal, and RS Pura, where land mafia allegedly usurped custodian land in collusion with officials from the custodian and revenue departments. The scam involved the fraudulent allotment of more than 1,000 kanals of custodian land to individuals who were not entitled to it, based on fake orders. Following inputs received by the ACB, a verification process was initiated, leading to the discovery of tampered revenue records. In total, 24 FIRs have been registered, with investigations ongoing. The ACB has also filed three additional FIRs for a more in-depth investigation under the J&K Prevention of Corruption Act, focusing on charges of criminal conspiracy, cheating, forgery, and fraud.
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This scam highlights the vulnerability of custodian land and the potential for exploitation by corrupt officials and land mafia, affecting displaced persons' rights.
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