SRINAGAR: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested Deputy Director Agriculture Law Enforcement Naseer Ahmad Khan and his alleged tout, Mohd Owais Bhat of Qamarwari, for allegedly demanding and accepting a ₹50,000 bribe from a seed dealer.
According to the ACB, Khan had allegedly demanded ₹2 lakh from the complainant for permitting him to sell plant seeds at his shop. The dealer had already paid ₹1 lakh, while the remaining amount was to be paid in two instalments of ₹50,000 each.
Following verification of the complaint, the ACB registered FIR No. 16/2026 under Sections 7 and 7A of the Prevention of Corruption Act and Section 61(2) BNS at Police Station ACB Srinagar.
During a trap on September 30, Khan and Bhat were allegedly caught red-handed while demanding and accepting ₹50,000. The tainted money was recovered and both were arrested.