Udhampur, October 15: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Jammu and Kashmir, has registered a case against two mining officials and several private persons over allegations of illegal extraction and transportation of minor minerals, overcharging and manipulation and misuse of e-challans.
According to an official statement, the case has been registered as FIR No. 09/2026 at ACB Police Station Udhampur against Rajeev Jammu, Assistant Mining Engineer, District Mining Officer Udhampur; Rameshwar Sangra, District Mining Officer Reasi; Swaran Singh Rathore and other private persons.
The case has been registered under relevant provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, as amended, and other applicable legal provisions.
During the enquiry, it was allegedly found that certain private mining operators, including stone crusher operators, were involved in extracting minor minerals beyond permissible limits and continuing mining activities after the expiry of their lease periods.
The allegations also include charging rates higher than those notified by the government, manipulation and misuse of e-challans, and operation of stone crusher units without valid Consent to Operate (CTO).
The ACB has further alleged that certain public servants facilitated these activities in connivance with private operators by abusing their official positions. The role of each accused, the extent of alleged illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, the alleged overcharging and the resulting loss to the government exchequer are being investigated.
As part of the investigation, the ACB has initiated searches at the residential and commercial premises of the accused persons. The searches and further investigation are underway.
The ACB has reiterated its commitment to taking strict legal action against those found involved in illegal mining, corruption, misuse of official positions and activities causing loss to the government exchequer.
The allegations against the accused persons are subject to investigation and will be established in accordance with law.
