SAHIL BHAT
OCT 4: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) carried out raids at the residence of retired Government official in Muthi area of Jammu.
It is learnt that the raids were conducted in connection with the ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities.
A team of ACB Jammu, led by DySP Rakesh Sharma flanked by other officials arrived at the residence of Sumair Singh who hails originally from village Pallanwala.
Notably, the retired officer had served as Head Draftsman in the Roads and Buildings (R&B) Department.
The search was launched after the tip-off about the important inputs suggesting possible possession of assets disproportionate to known sources of income.
“The raid is part of an ongoing investigation. Important documents and property records are under scrutiny,” ACB officer said.
In the course of the raid, ACB officials were seen examining property papers, bank details, and other important records from the premises. ACB officials were verifying details of movable and immovable assets accumulated during Singh’s service period and after retirement.
It is being scrutinized whether there is any misuse of official position or accumulation of wealth beyond lawful process during his tenure in the R&B Department.
