JAMMU: Anti-Corruption Bureau received a written complaint from a complainant, alleging therein that demand of bribe of ₹15,000/- by one public servant namely HC Parvaiz Ahmad Rather EXK-No.992204 posted at District Srinagar, for removing the name of complainant from the list of accused in case FIR No. 09/2026 of P/S Soura Srinagar etc. 

Consequent upon the information and in order to verify the allegations levelled against the said public servant, the matter was discreetly verified through a designated officer of ACB Srinagar. The said accused demanded Rs, 50,000/- which was settled at Rs, 15,000/- as bribe from complainant for removing the name of complainant from the list of accused in case FIR No. 09/2026 being investigated by the said Head Constable.

On the basis of contents of the complaint, findings and recommendations of verifying officer offense under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, is prima facie established against the accused public servant namely HC Parvaiz Ahmad Rather S/O Gh. Nabi Rather R/O Rather Mohallah Safapora Ganderbal. 

Accordingly, a case FIR NO. 08/2026 under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, is registered in Police Station ACB Srinagar today on 01 May-2026 and investigation has been taken up. 

During the course of investigation, a trap team was constituted for laying a trap wherein said HC Parvaiz Ahmad was caught red-handed while demanding and accepting the bribe of Rs.15, 000/- in the form of Rs. 5000/- Cash and Rs, 10,000/- through cheque from the complainant near District Police Lines Srinagar and recovery was also effected on spot. 

Further investigation into the case is going on.

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A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

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