Srinagar, Jan 23: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has initiated its first investigative raid in the ongoing fire services recruitment scam, targeting the residence of retired KAS officer Mohd Yaqoob Dar in Batengoo, Anantnag district.
Key Developments:
- Raid conducted at residence of Mohd Yaqoob Dar, former Chairman (Technical) and Assistant Divisional Officer (ADO) in Fire and Emergency Department
- Investigation relates to FIR No. 01-2025 registered at Police Station Central Kashmir
- Probe focuses on irregularities in Fireman/Fireman Drivers selection process
Scope of Investigation:
The ACB’s investigation encompasses:
- Departmental Recruitment Board members
- Technical Committee chairmen and members
- Fire & Emergency Services department officials involved in recruitment
- M/S LMES IT LLP and its main partner Maharaj Krishan Wali
- Recruitment process beneficiaries
The raid, led by a DySP-rank officer, marks a significant step in uncovering potential systemic irregularities in the recruitment process.
Reporting by Kashmir Dot Com
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