J&K ACB books mining officials, others over illegal mining, e-challan manipulation

Jammu, Oct 15 (UNI) The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Friday registered a case against mining officials and private persons over allegations of illegal extraction and transportation of minor minerals, overcharging and manipulation of electronic challans in Udhampur district. According to an ACB spokesperson, the case has been registered at ACB Police Station Udhampur against Rajeev Jammu, Assistant Mining Engineer and District Mining Officer, Udhampur; Rameshwar Sangra, District Mining Officer, Reasi; Swaran Singh Rathore; and other private persons. The case has been registered under relevant provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, as amended, and other applicable…