ACB Uncovers Suspected Illicit Wealth; High-Ranking J&K Officer Faces Corruption Probe
Jammu, November 11th, 2025: The Anti-Corruption Bureau has intensified its crackdown on alleged financial irregularities within the government, launching coordinated searches at four different locations across Jammu and Kashmir and formally booking a senior government officer in a disproportionate assets case. Officials confirmed that the raids, conducted on Thursday, yielded incriminating material that has since been seized for detailed examination.
According to an ACB spokesperson, the operation stemmed from a specific input that triggered a discreet preliminary verification into allegations against Malik Tahir Gani, Director of the State Motor Garages, which functions under the Jammu and Kashmir Transport Department. Gani, originally from Sanat Nagar in Srinagar and currently residing in Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, has previously served in key administrative posts including Assistant Regional Transport Officer in both Anantnag and Pulwama.
During the verification process, investigators found substantial indications that Gani had accumulated assets far beyond his known legitimate income. These assets reportedly include multiple residential plots, houses, shops, commercial properties, and several bank accounts held in his name as well as in the names of close family members and relatives. Sources within the ACB said the pattern of property acquisition appeared to fall significantly outside the officer’s declared income profile.
Officials said the evidence was strong enough to establish a prima facie case of criminal misconduct under the Prevention of Corruption Act. This led to the registration of a formal case and the securing of search warrants from the Court of the Special Judge, Anti-Corruption, Jammu.
Following the issuance of warrants, ACB teams carried out early morning raids at four locations — two residential properties in Sanat Nagar and Hyderpora in Srinagar, the officer’s allotted government accommodation in Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, and his official premises at New Plot, Jammu. Officers involved in the operation said that documents, bank records and other material relevant to the investigation were recovered during the searches.
The ACB has stated that the probe is now moving into its next phase, with forensic audits, property valuation assessments and financial scrutiny expected to determine the extent of alleged disproportionate assets. Further examination will also focus on identifying any possible benami transactions or concealed holdings.
Officials emphasised that the investigation remains active, and additional action may follow based on the findings. The case has drawn considerable attention within administrative circles, as it highlights the ACB’s continued emphasis on accountability and transparency in public service.
Further updates are awaited as the investigation progresses.
