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J-K Corruption Scandal: Director of State Motor Garages Faces Disproportionate Assets Case

The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau has taken serious action against a senior government official. They registered a disproportionate assets case against Malik Tahir Gani, who serves as Director of State Motor Garages. The investigation revealed he accumulated massive properties that don't match his known income sources. ACB teams conducted multiple searches and recovered incriminating evidence as the probe continues.

Key Points: J-K ACB Registers Disproportionate Assets Case Against Motor Garages Director

  • ACB conducted secret verification based on specific input about wealth accumulation
  • Assets include plots, houses, shops and shopping complexes across locations
  • Searches conducted at four locations including residential and official premises
  • Case registered under Prevention of Corruption Act sections 13(1)(b) and 13(2)
  • Incriminating material recovered during searches taken as evidence
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J-K: ACB registers disproportionate assets case against Director of State Motor Garages

J-K Anti-Corruption Bureau registers disproportionate assets case against Malik Tahir Gani, Director of State Motor Garages, after verification reveals massive unexplained wealth.

"A prima facie case of criminal misconduct was found made out against the accused Malik Tahir Gani - Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau"

Srinagar, November 28

The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a Disproportionate Assets case against Malik Tahir Gani, Director of the State Motor Garages Department, after a secret verification allegedly revealed massive assets raised in his and his family's name that were found disproportionate to his known sources of income.

In a detailed statement issued through a Facebook post, the ACB said it initiated a "Secret Verification" based on specific input regarding the alleged accumulation of disproportionate wealth by Malik Tahir Gani, son of Abdul Gani Malik, resident of Sanat Nagar, Srinagar and presently residing at Gandhi Nagar, Jammu.

He is currently serving as Director, State Motor Garages, Jammu and Kashmir.

According to the post, the verification revealed that the suspect while posted in different places/departments like ARTO Anantnag, Pulwama and Director State Motor Garages J&K has raised huge assets in the shape of plots, houses, shops, shopping complexes, bank accounts etc in his name as well as in the name of his family members/ relatives which were found highly disproportionate to his known sources of income.

"On the basis of the verification conducted, a prima facie case of criminal misconduct was found made out against the accused Malik Tahir Gani, Director State Motor Garages, J&K under offences punishable U/S 13(1)(b) r/w Section 13 (2) of the PC Act 1988," the ACB said.

Subsequently, FIR was registered at Police Station ACB Central under Section 13(1)(b) read with Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988

During the investigation, the ACB obtained search warrants for conducting searches from the Hon'ble court of Special Judge Anti-Corruption, Jammu.

Thereafter, searches were conducted by the ACB teams at 04 different locations, including his residential houses at Sanat Nagar, Srinagar, and Hyderpora, Srinagar, his residential quarter at 55-C Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, and his official premises at New Plot, Jammu.

The ACB said incriminating material was recovered and seized during the searches and has been taken into evidence in the case.

Further investigation is still underway.

- ANI

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Priya S
Shocking to see how much wealth these officials accumulate! Multiple houses, shopping complexes, plots... all while serving as government employees. This is why development suffers in J&K.
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Sarah B
While I support anti-corruption drives, I hope this isn't just political targeting. The ACB should ensure due process and fair investigation. Everyone deserves a fair trial.
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Arjun K
This is the tip of the iceberg! Motor garages department has been notorious for corruption for years. Hope this case sets an example for others. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Nikhil C
Properties in Srinagar, Jammu, shopping complexes... all from a government salary? Bas ho gaya! Enough of this loot. Time for strict punishment under corruption laws.
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Michael C
Good to see the ACB using social media to keep citizens informed. Transparency in such cases builds public trust. Hope the investigation is thorough and evidence-based.

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