SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 14: The Jammu & Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested two Field Supervisors of the Jammu & Kashmir Women’s Development Corporation (JKWDC) in a bribery case involving alleged illegal gratification sought for facilitating the release of a ₹3 lakh sanctioned loan under the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) Scheme.
The action followed a written complaint against Owais Ahmad Khan, Field Supervisor, JKWDC, alleging that he had demanded a bribe from the complainant for facilitating disbursement of the sanctioned loan.
After verification prima facie established the demand, the ACB registered FIR Number 15/2026 under Sections 7 and 7A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, and Section 61(2) BNS at Police Station ACB Srinagar and constituted a trap team.
During the trap operation, Owais Ahmad Khan was caught red-handed while allegedly demanding and accepting the bribe, with the tainted money subsequently recovered from his possession in the presence of independent witnesses.
During the same proceedings, Meiraj-ud-din Sheikh, another Field Supervisor of JKWDC, was also arrested for his alleged involvement in the offence.
The ACB said the exact role of Sheikh is being ascertained during investigation. Both accused were subjected to medico-legal formalities and lodged at Police Station Shaheed Gunj, Srinagar, for safe custody.
Further investigation is underway.
