NVI Correspondent
Srinagar, Dec 31 (NVI): In a major anti-corruption drive in 2024, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Jammu and Kashmir registered 87 FIRs—42 in the Jammu division and 45 in the Kashmir division—while successfully charge-sheeting 32 cases in court.
According to an official statement, the ACB launched a focused crackdown on corruption, registering 23 trap cases and 13 cases related to disproportionate assets during the year. The agency also issued 42,521 vigilance clearances via its online Vigilance Clearance Portal for purposes such as promotions, retirements, and No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for travel abroad.
In its fight against the land mafia and corrupt revenue officials, the ACB registered 16 FIRs targeting the illegal usurpation of custodian land in areas like Asarwan, Mishriwala, and Bhalwal in Jammu district. This nexus reportedly involved revenue officers, the land mafia, and police officials.
The ACB also emphasized improving investigative skills through specialized training programs at the CBI Academy in Ghaziabad and internal workshops, aimed at strengthening case investigations and evidence collection.
Various complaints were addressed through the Satrak Nagrik Mobile Application, WhatsApp helpline, email, and other channels. Of the 2,772 cases referred to Departmental Vigilance Officers (DVOs), 2,434 were resolved. Additionally, six DVO conferences—three each in Jammu and Srinagar—were held to monitor pendency and expedite matters.
Throughout 2024, the ACB observed UT Vigilance Awareness Week, National Vigilance Awareness Week, and International Anti-Corruption Day to promote awareness of anti-corruption laws and foster good governance.(News Vibes of India)
