CBI Catches Safakadal Ward Officer Red-Handed in Trap; Money Allegedly Demanded to Allow Minor Renovation Work at Residential Property
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 16: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Ward Officer of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Safakadal, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹10,000 from a complainant to permit the continuation of minor renovation work at his residential property.
According to an official press release issued by the CBI on October 16, the agency registered a bribery case on October 15, 2026, following a complaint against the accused Ward Officer.
The complaint alleged that the officer had demanded ₹10,000 from the complainant for allowing the continuation of minor renovation work at his residence.
Acting on the complaint, the CBI laid a trap on October 15 and allegedly caught the Ward Officer red-handed while demanding and accepting the bribe amount of ₹10,000 from the complainant.
The accused was subsequently arrested in connection with the case.
The CBI said that further investigation into the matter is underway. Further details are awaited.
CBI Appeals to Citizens to Report Corruption
Meanwhile, the CBI reiterated its commitment to taking strict action against corrupt public servants and curbing corruption.
The agency has urged citizens who encounter corruption or face demands for bribes by public officials in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to report such incidents.
According to the press release, complaints can be lodged at the Office of the CBI, Anti-Corruption Branch, Srinagar, located at Guest House No. 6, near MLA Hostel, M.A. Road, Srinagar.
Citizens can also contact the agency at 9419900977 or email hobac sgr@cbi.gov.in to submit complaints or share relevant information.
The investigation in the case remains in progress.(KNC)
