Srinagar, Aug. 18 -- The case had been registered by Vigilance Organisation Kashmir (now ACB) in 2008 following a complaint by a person that the revenue official, Ghulam Hassan Kumar of Kulgam, demanded Rs 2000 as bribe from him for demarcation of land in 2008. Subsequently, according to the prosecution, the VOK set up a trap and Kumar was caught red-handed while demanding and accepted the money consisting of one currency note of Rs.1000 (now withdrawn following demonetization), one note of Rs.500 and five notes of Rs.100 denomination. Later the VoK submitted the challan under section 5 (2) r/w 5 (1) (d) of J&K P.C Act Svt. 2006 and 161 RPC (taking of illegal gratification by public servant).

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