Masrat Shah
Srinagar, Oct 5: Chief Secretary Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta made a startling revelation, unveiling that past regimes in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir had facilitated over 2.5 lakh undeserved job appointments through illicit “backdoor” channels.
Speaking at an event in Kupwara, Dr. Mehta expressed his deep concern, stating, “I feel ashamed to say that over 2.5 lakh candidates with no rightful claim to government jobs were appointed through illegal and covert methods in J&K.
Under the present administration led by the Lieutenant Governor, there is a firm commitment to provide honorable livelihood opportunities to educated youth while eradicating illegal and secretive appointments. Dr. Mehta assured, “No jobs will be granted through underhanded means. We will ensure that disadvantaged individuals, who were deprived in the past, receive their rightful employment.”
Dr. Mehta dispelled misconceptions about the government’s recruitment processes, revealing that 30,000 jobs had been allocated to the youth of J&K in the past three years. He emphasized that the era of nepotism and corruption in government job allocation was over, and the rights of the underprivileged would no longer be violated.
He urged those deserving of government jobs to have faith, as their rights would be protected, while those who do not meet the criteria should explore alternative means of livelihood. Dr. Mehta encouraged individuals to consider entrepreneurial ventures rather than accepting daily-wage positions.
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ACB Arrests Patwari While Accepting Bribe In Budgam
Staff Reporter
SRINAGAR, Oct 5: ACB traps and arrests Ashiq Hussain, Patwari, Halqa Sharifabad, District Budgam red-handed while demanding and accepting bribe of ₹10000 for making entry in revenue records.
Anti-Corruption Bureau received a written complaint wherein it was alleged that Ashiq Hussain, Patwari, Halqa Sharifabad, Budgam, is demanding ₹10000 as bribe for online entry in the Revenue records i.e Jamabandi in respect of the land of the complainant. The complainant approached Anti-Corruption Bureau with a written complaint for taking legal action against the accused public servant under relevant provisions of law.
On receipt of the complaint, Case FIR No. 21/2023 U/S 7 PC Act 1988 was registered in police Station ACB Srinagar and investigation taken up.
During the course of investigation a trap team constituted. The team laid a successful trap and caught the accused public servant Ashiq Hussain, Patwari, Halqa Sharifabad, Budgam red-handed while demanding and accepting the bribe amount of ₹10000 from the complainant. He was arrested on the spot after completing all formalities.
Further investigation into the case is going on.
