Kupwara, Jun 15: In a significant action against corruption, Kupwara Police on Sunday arrested an individual for attempting to bribe the Station House Officer (SHO) of Police Station Lalpora in exchange for the unlawful release of a seized JCB vehicle, police said in a statement.
They said, JCB was earlier intercepted during routine patrolling and area domination exercises. Upon inspection, it was found to be operating without valid documents, and the driver was discovered to be unlicensed. Consequently, the vehicle was challaned and taken into custody as per the law.
Subsequently, one Talib Peer, son of Abdul Rashid Peer, resident of Lolab approached the office of SHO Lalpora and offered illegal gratification in an attempt to secure the release of the aforementioned vehicle. The accused was immediately apprehended on the spot and a case—FIR No. 33/2025 under Section 8 of the Prevention of Corruption Act—has been registered at Police Station Lalpora. Further investigation into the matter is underway.
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Kupwara Police under the leadership of SSP kupwara Gh Jeelani vis a vis his District police Team reiterate their commitment to uphold the rule of law and ensure absolute transparency in its functioning. In its enduring pursuit of integrity and accountable governance, the police appeal to all conscientious citizens to report any instance of corruption or malpractice. Let us collectively strive to foster a just, fair, and corruption-free society, the statement reads.
