Srinagar, Feb. 8 -- The anti-corruption bureau (ACB) on Saturday registered a case against a Jammu and Kashmir government officer on charges of corruption.

"A case was registered against Maeen Azhar Kakroo, the then Tehsildar South Srinagar, for abusing official position. In this regard, searches were conducted at Srinagar and Baramulla," an ACB spokesperson said.

The spokesperson said the case owes its origin to a verification conducted by the ACB on the basis of a complaint regarding illegal encroachment and demand for bribe for restoration and demarcation of land in 2021.

"Verification revealed that land measuring 4 Kanals 9 Marlas 165 Sqft, including Survey No. 998/54, is recorded in the name of few individuals, including the compl...