Srinagar, Feb. 13 -- Anti-Corruption Bureau received a written complaint alleging that Mukhtar Ahmad Khan, Assistant Sub-Inspector, R/o Newa Pulwama, who was the Investigating Officer (IO) of FIR No. 88/2025 of Police Station Bemina, 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, which prima facie substantiated the allegations. Consequently, Case FIR No. 04/2026 under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 was registered at Police Station ACB Srinagar and inves...