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Crime
J&K Police Officer Dismissed Over Bribery Allegations in Kathua
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 02:47 AM
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A senior police officer in Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir, has been dismissed after a bribery charge was filed against him. An inquiry has been ordered against three other officers involved.
A senior police officer (SPO) in Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir, was dismissed from service following the filing of a bribery charge against him. The charge alleges that the officer accepted money in exchange for official favors, a serious violation of police conduct.
The dismissal was announced by the state police department after an internal investigation confirmed the allegations. The officer’s name was not disclosed in the public statement, but the decision was made to uphold the integrity of the force.
In addition to the dismissal, authorities have ordered a formal inquiry into the conduct of three other police officers who are suspected of being involved in the bribery scheme. The inquiry will examine evidence, interview witnesses, and determine whether further disciplinary action is warranted.
The move is part of a broader effort by the Jammu & Kashmir government to curb corruption within its law‑enforcement agencies and restore public confidence in the police. Officials have pledged to review all pending cases of alleged misconduct in the region.
The dismissal was announced by the state police department after an internal investigation confirmed the allegations. The officer’s name was not disclosed in the public statement, but the decision was made to uphold the integrity of the force.
In addition to the dismissal, authorities have ordered a formal inquiry into the conduct of three other police officers who are suspected of being involved in the bribery scheme. The inquiry will examine evidence, interview witnesses, and determine whether further disciplinary action is warranted.
The move is part of a broader effort by the Jammu & Kashmir government to curb corruption within its law‑enforcement agencies and restore public confidence in the police. Officials have pledged to review all pending cases of alleged misconduct in the region.