ARTO Kupwara, 2 MV inspectors suspended on corruption charges

Srinagar, Nov 12: The government today suspended ARTO Kupwara and two motor vehicle inspectors on charges of corruption.
In an order issued here, a copy lies with ANB, reads that the officers of the transport department have been placed under suspension for their involvement in case FIR No. 09/2021 P/S Anti-Corruption Bureau Baramulla.
“Pending enquiry, the following officers/officials of Transport Department are hereby placed under suspension, with immediate effect, in terms of Rule-31 of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Classification, Control & Appeal) Rules, 1956,” reads the order.
The suspended officers include Mohammad Mukhtar Sofi, ARTO, Kupwara, Khursheed Ahmad Kanna and Abdul Hamid Bhat- both motor vehicle inspectors.
The order further reads that the Transport Department shall initiate departmental proceedings (RDA) against the suspended officer/officials in terms of extant rules.
“During suspension, the suspended shall remain attached with the Office of Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir,” it reads.
The ARTO Kupwara and two MV inspectors were arrested on September 06 by the Anti-Corruption Bureau on charges of corruption. (ANB)