ACB Traps, Arrests Patwari in Rajouri for Accepting ₹10,000 Bribe

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SHYAM SOOD

RAJOURI JANUARY 20:-The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Rajouri has arrested a Patwari, identified as Mohd Razaq, posted in the Koteranka sub division of Rajouri district, for demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹10,000.

According to ACB officials, the action was taken following a written complaint lodged by a local resident against the Patwari of Patwar Halqa Sokar/Prori.

The complainant alleged that the Patwari had demanded ₹10,000 as illegal gratification for recording the names of his three daughters in official revenue records.

The complainant, stated to be a poor person, expressed his inability to pay the bribe and instead approached the Police Station ACB Rajouri, seeking legal action against the accused official.

Acting on the complaint, the ACB registered FIR No. 02/2026 under relevant provisions of law and initiated a detailed investigation. A trap team was subsequently constituted to verify the allegations.

During the operation, Mohd Razaq was caught red-handed while demanding and accepting ₹10,000 from the complainant.

“The accused Patwari was arrested on the spot, and further searches were conducted at his residential premises,” an ACB official said.

The official added that further investigation into the case is underway to ascertain whether the accused was involved in similar acts of corruption.