JAMMU: In continuation to this Bureau Press Release dated 20-04-2026 regarding conviction of 05 accused persons in case FIR No. 09/1990 U/S 5(2) of J&K P.C. Act-2006 read with Sec. 409/RPC of P/S VOK (now ACB) namely  1. Abdul Khaliq Shah S/O Mohd Abdullah Shah R/O Ashmuqam the then Store Keeper Food supplies Sale Center Pahalgam and Laripora. (2) Gh Nabi Mir S/O Gh. Mohd Mir R/O Aishmuqam the then Store Keeper Food Supplies Sale Center Dawatoo and Aru. (3). Mohd Shafi Rather S/O Gh. Mohd R/O Devaroo Pahalgam the then store keeper Ashumwam. (4). Gh. Hassan Hajam S/O Gh. Ahmad R/O Kathsoo the then store Keeper Food supplies sale centre Katsoo and (5). Muzaffar Ahmad Bichoo S/O Gh. Mohd Bichoo R/O Malaknag Anantnag the then store keeper Food supplies Sale centre Laripora and Pahalgam in a misappropriation case of Food grains/empty bags. 

Honble Court of special Jidge Anti Corruption Court Anantnag convicted above mentioned 05 accused persons and sentenced them for the offence punishable under Section 5(2) of the J&K Prevention of Corruption Act to undergo simple imprisonment for a period of 2 years and a fine of Rs. 1,00,000 (one Lakh) each. In default of payment of fine, the convict shall further undergo simple imprisonment for a period of six months and for the offence punishable under Section 409 RPC, each convict is sentenced to undergo simple imprisonment for a period of 3 years and to pay a fine of Rs. 2,00,000/- (2 lakhs) each. In default of payment of fine, the convict shall further undergo simple imprisonment for a period of one year.

Following a complaint filed by Dy. Director Food and Supplies Department Srinagar vide No DFSK/Adm/SA-468 dated 02-11-1989 reporting therein about the embezzlement of Food Grains/Empty Bags to the tune of Rs 364235.84/- on the hands of aforementioned five accused persons, case FIR No. 09/1990 was  registered in P/S VOK (now ACB) on 07-06-1990 and charge sheet of the said case  was filed on September 09, 2003, and the case proceeded for judicial determination. On April 20, 2026, the Hon’ble Court  listed the case for quantaum of punishment today on 29/04/2026. 

This conviction marks another milestone in the Anti-Corruption Bureau’s ongoing efforts to uphold integrity and accountability in public service.

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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.

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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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