J&K Anti-Corruption Bureau Records Major Success in 2025: 78 FIRs Registered and 13 Convictions Secured

Srinagar | December 31, 2025:-The Jammu & Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) intensified its campaign for transparency and accountability in 2025, registering 78 FIRs and securing 13 convictions in high-profile graft cases.

According to the year-end review, the Bureau’s investigations covered 36 trap cases involving public servants caught red-handed, 18 disproportionate assets cases, and 15 instances of abuse of official position.

A major highlight of the year was the successful crackdown on a significant land scam involving the fraudulent alienation of custodian land, which resulted in 8 specialized FIRs.

Demonstrating a commitment to swift justice, the Bureau filed charge sheets in 43 cases before competent courts during the same period.Beyond enforcement, the ACB prioritized preventive vigilance and systemic reforms to eliminate opportunities for corruption at the source.

In 2025, the Bureau issued 41 alert notes and 91 advisories to the government, targeting procedural loopholes and internal control deficiencies discovered during surprise checks and verifications.

The Bureau handled 703 new verifications this year, successfully disposing of 764 matters, including a significant portion of pending backlog. This proactive approach aims to strengthen the administrative framework and enhance the integrity of public service delivery across the Union Territory.

The role of District Vigilance Officers (DVOs) was also pivotal in the 2025 anti-graft strategy, serving as a vital link between the public and the ACB. Over the past five years, DVOs have managed over 15,000 matters with a disposal rate of 90 percent, including nearly 4,000 cases resolved in 2025 alone.

To maintain this momentum, the Bureau conducted 18 new Joint Surprise Checks and finalized 20 preliminary enquiries. These efforts were complemented by extensive public outreach programs designed to foster a culture of ethics among students, citizens, and government employees, while encouraging the confidential reporting of corrupt practices.

To ensure the highest standards of professional investigation, the ACB focused heavily on capacity building and specialized training for its officers. Throughout the year, investigators participated in workshops led by experts from banking, academic, and legal institutions to master complex financial and digital investigation techniques. Looking ahead, the Bureau has initiated plans for collaborative training sessions with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for newly inducted officers.

Reaffirming its zero-tolerance policy, the J&K ACB continues to invite public cooperation to build a corruption-free environment and reinforce trust in the region’s governance.