SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau registered a disproportionate assets (DA) case against Mushtaq Ahmad Dar an employee of the Animal Husbandry Department S/o Ghulam Ahmad Dar R/o Gassu Batapora Hazratbal Srinagar for amassing huge moveable/immoveable assets disproportionate to his known sources of income. 

The case was registered following a discreate verification conducted into the allegations that the said employee had accumulated wealth far exceeding his legitimate earnings. 

During course of verification, it surfaced that the suspect is in possession of moveable and immoveable assets worth crores of rupees which include:  

1. Two palatial houses at Gassu Batapora, Hazratbal, Srinagar

2. A three-storeyed shop at Main Market, Gassu Batapora, Hazratbal, Srinagar,

3. Large chunk of land situated at Gassu Batapora and adjoining areas of Hadoora.

4. A luxurious vehicle (Kia Seltos). 

The value of the assets acquired, held and the expenditure incurred by the suspect have been found disproportionate to his known sources of income. 

Accordingly, Case FIR No. 15/2025 has been registered at Police ACB Srinagar under Section 13(1)(b) read with Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (as amended in 2018). 

Subsequent to the registration of the case, searches are being conducted at three residential premises of the accused in presence of Executive Magistrates after obtaining proper Search Warrant from competent Hon’ble Court. 

Further investigation is under process.

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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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