J&K ACB presented Charge-Sheet against one accused Rafiq Ahmad Sheikh, then computer operator PWD R&B Circle Ganderbal in a trap case.

Jammu 27 April, 2026 Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau presented Charge-sheet in case FIR No. 07/2022 registered under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 at Police Station ACB Srinagar Kashmir against accused public servant Rafiq Ahmad Sheikh, the then Computer Operator PWD (R&B) Circle Ganderbal, in a bribery case before the Hon`ble Additional Special Judge Anti-Corruption Court Srinagar.

The FIR was registered on 02-03-2022 on a written complaint alleging therein that aforesaid accused demanded ₹4,000/- as bribe for issuance of contractor card D-Class. A trap was laid down and the accused was caught red-handed while accepting ₹ 4000/- as bribe from the complainant. The bribe money was recovered on the spot, and chemical tests later confirmed the presence of phenolphthalein on the accused’s hands.

Based on the facts and circumstances together with cogent evidence brought on record, the investigation established the commission of offence u/s 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 against the accused public servant namely Rafiq Ahmad Sheikh, the then Computer Operator in PWD R&B Circle Ganderbal S/O Mohammad Shafi Sheikh R/O Bamloora Ganderbal.

After completing investigative/departmental formalities, the charge-sheet was presented before the Hon’ble Court of Additional Special Anti-Corruption Judge Srinagar, today on 27-04-2026 for judicial determination.

The next date of hearing has been fixed on 10-06-2026.

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