Srinagar, Feb. 13 -- J&K anti-corruption bureau (ACB) on Friday arrested an assistant sub-inspector for Bemina police station for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs.8,000.

The arrested ASI has been identified as Mukhtar Ahmad Khan.

ACB said in a statement said that they received a written complaint alleging that Mukhtar Ahmad Khan, ASI, who was the Investigating Officer (IO) of FIR No. 88/2025 of Bemina police station, Srinagar, had demanded illegal gratification from the complainant despite the case having already been challaned before the competent court.

"The accused officer allegedly threatened to harass the complainant in case his demand was not fulfilled. Upon receipt of the complaint, a discreet verification was conducted, wh...