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Senior Police Officer Removed Over Bribery Allegations in Jammu Kashmir
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 10:03 PM
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A senior police officer in Jammu Kashmir has been disengaged from duty following a bribery charge, authorities confirmed.
A senior police officer in Jammu Kashmir was removed from his post after a bribery charge was lodged against him. The officer, who had served in the Jammu and Kashmir Police for several years, was officially disengaged on Thursday.
The charge alleges that the officer accepted bribes in exchange for facilitating the procurement of police equipment. Investigators say the allegations are under active review, and the officer has been placed under house arrest pending further inquiry.
The Jammu and Kashmir Police Department released a statement confirming the removal and assuring the public that the matter is being handled with due diligence. The department also said it would cooperate fully with the investigative agencies.
The incident has drawn criticism from civil society groups demanding stricter oversight of police officials and calls for transparent disciplinary procedures.
The charge alleges that the officer accepted bribes in exchange for facilitating the procurement of police equipment. Investigators say the allegations are under active review, and the officer has been placed under house arrest pending further inquiry.
The Jammu and Kashmir Police Department released a statement confirming the removal and assuring the public that the matter is being handled with due diligence. The department also said it would cooperate fully with the investigative agencies.
The incident has drawn criticism from civil society groups demanding stricter oversight of police officials and calls for transparent disciplinary procedures.