Jahangir Sofi
Srinagar, Dec 9: In a bid to eliminate corruption from Jammu and Kashmir, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered over 440 cases across the Union Territory in the last five years, indicating a strict response by the government against such practices.
Over the past five years, the ACB has registered a staggering 444 FIRs in different alleged corruption cases, exposing the persistent grip of corruption across Jammu and Kashmir.
From Kashmir’s bustling Srinagar to the administrative heart of Jammu, the data tells a story of vigilance, challenges, and the relentless pursuit of accountability.
According to the official breakdown of First Information Reports (FIRs) data, Kashmir province has recorded 275 cases, significantly outpacing Jammu province’s 169 FIRs during this period.
The year 2022 witnessed the highest number of FIRs, with 128 cases, including 88 cases from Kashmir province—the highest single-year tally for the region in the last five years.
In 2022, the Srinagar ACB Police Station registered 40 FIRs, the highest for any single station. Jammu’s Central Police Station followed with 20 FIRs in 2024.
As per the official breakdown data, a total of 71 FIRs were registered in the region in 2020 with Kashmir province recording 38 while Jammu province closely chasing at 33 FIRs.
Similarly, 2021 witnessed a surge from previous year as J&K recorded 94 FIRs in different alleged corruption cases, with Kashmir province recording as many as 61 FIRs.
2022 again witnessed a spurt in alleged corruption cases, with the region registering 128 FIRs in different cases. However, 2023 witnessed a decline in such cases, as the region reported only 66 cases, of which Kashmir province reported 45 cases.
2024 has recorded 85 FIRs, with Kashmir province recording registration of 43 FIRs, with Jammu province closely following at 42.
Notably, as the fight against corruption in J&K seems far from over, the data highlights the persistent prevalence of corruption in J&K, particularly in Kashmir province.
