Srinagar, Oct 16 (KNO): The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a case against two mining officers and private persons over illegal mining, overcharging and manipulation of e-challans, with searches underway at the accused persons’ residential and commercial premises.
According to a statement, issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the case was registered under FIR No. 09/2026 at Police Station ACB Udhampur against Assistant Mining Engineer Rajeev Jammu, District Mining Officer Reasi Rameshwar Sangra, Swaran Singh Rathore and other private persons.
The allegations include extraction of minerals beyond permissible limits, mining beyond lease validity, charging rates above government-notified prices, misuse of e-challans and operation of stone crusher units without valid Consent to Operate (CTO).
The ACB said the enquiry had also indicated the alleged involvement of public servants in facilitating these activities in connivance with private operators.
The role of each accused, the extent of alleged illegal extraction and transportation and the loss caused to the government exchequer are being investigated, the statement said. Searches at the accused persons’ residential and commercial premises are underway, while further investigation is in progress—(KNO)