Srinagar, July 25: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Jammu and Kashmir has arrested 12 more people in connection with the alleged paper leak scam linked to the recruitment process of the Fire and Emergency Services Department.
According to sources, the arrests were made during the investigation of FIR No. 01/2025, which was registered to probe the alleged recruitment paper leak and the criminal conspiracy behind it.
The arrested accused have been identified as Abdul Majid Ganie of Yari Kalan, Chadoora (Budgam); Bilal Ahmad Halwai of Housing Colony, Bijbehara (Anantnag); Irshad-ul-Hamid Hakeem of Hajin, Sonawari (Bandipora); Shahnawaz Ahmad Khan of Asham, Sumbal, Sonawari (Bandipora); Ali Mohammad Bhat of Hayatpora, Chadoora (Budgam); Shabir Ahmad Malik of Hatharan, Soibugh (Budgam); Mohammad Akram Bhat of Dharmunna (Budgam); Mushtaq Ahmad Rathi of Gutlipora, Tangmarg; Sameer Ullah Rather of Chilyach, Chadoora (Budgam); Muzaffar Ahmad Bhat of Laribal, Kakapora (Pulwama); Zaker Hussain of Nowtass, Phagsoo (Doda); and Sanjay Datta of Jewel Chowk, Jammu.
Sources said the latest arrests mark a significant step in the ACB’s ongoing investigation into the alleged examination paper leak, which is suspected to have compromised the fairness and integrity of the recruitment process.
The ACB is continuing its investigation to identify the entire network behind the alleged scam. Officials said further arrests and legal action are likely as the probe moves forward.
