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02/06/2025

PSI Sheraz Ahmad Posted as In-Charge Police Chowki Rehari, Jammu

Jammu, June 2 — PSI Sheraz Ahmad has been appointed as the In-Charge of Police Chowki Rehari, Jammu, following a highly appreciated tenure as In-Charge Police Chowki Gadigarh.

During his posting at Gadigarh, PSI Sheraz earned a strong reputation for his dedicated efforts against crime, drug trafficking, and criminal activities. His leadership was marked by successful operations leading to the arrest of several drug peddlers, recovery of stolen property, and effective deterrence against local criminal networks.

Citizens of Gadigarh widely praised PSI Sheraz for his proactive policing, swift action on public complaints, and commitment to maintaining peace and order. His approachable nature, fair handling of sensitive issues, and consistent presence in the field made him a respected figure both among his colleagues and the public.

As he assumes charge at Police Chowki Rehari, expectations are high that PSI Sheraz will bring the same dedication and results-driven approach to his new jurisdiction. Senior police officials have expressed confidence that his experience in tackling urban crime challenges will strengthen policing efforts in the Rehari area, particularly in combating drug-related offenses, theft, and maintaining community safety.

Residents of Gadigarh have extended their appreciation and best wishes to PSI Sheraz Ahmad, acknowledging his valuable contributions and bidding him a warm farewell. The Rehari community now looks forward to benefitting from his capable leadership and commitment to public service.

30/05/2025

Mock drill tomorrow 8 pm

30/05/2025

MLA Doda Mehraj Malik made public documents thereby alledging that Dr Madhu holds fake RBA certificate demand i registration of FIR against her and termination from services.

30/05/2025

Massive Corruption Alleged in Bhaderwah’s Green India Mission: DFO Accused of Shielding Corrupt Officials, Fake Leadership Exposed

DFO Devender kumar IFS, partially denied the charges, inquiry going on

Jammu, May 30, 2025 — A major corruption storm is swirling around the Jammu and Kashmir Forest Department, where allegations have surfaced of large-scale embezzlement under the Green India Mission (GIM), one of India’s flagship environmental schemes. According to insider sources and grievance documents, several senior and junior officials of the Bhaderwah Forest Division are allegedly involved in siphoning off crores of rupees, faking project work, and accumulating illegal wealth.

At the heart of the controversy is former Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Bhaderwah, chander shekher, who is allegedly shielding his subordinate officers and obstructing accountability measures. Among those named in the allegations are Range Officers Iftikar Ahmed Bhatti and Shaffeer Iqbal, Foresters Ajaz Sheikh, Tabraiz Shapoo, Raj Kumar, and Accountants Fayaz Ahmed and Rohit Singh. They are allegedly engaged in fraudulent withdrawals from the state treasury, creating fake muster rolls, and manipulating records to cover up misuse of Green India Mission funds.

In a shocking administrative irregularity, insider sources claim that a Forest Beat Guard, an entry-level official, has been allegedly placed in charge of this multi-crore project — raising serious red flags over procedural violations and indicating that the system may have been allegedly rigged to facilitate unchecked misappropriation.

Further deepening the scandal, insiders reveal that a recent audit report has pointed out that old project closure photographs were allegedly recycled and inserted into the new Green India Mission files, portraying a false picture of completed work. This alleged practice suggests a deliberate and coordinated cover-up to mislead auditors, enabling officials to fraudulently claim and withdraw fresh funds against old, completed projects.

The controversy traces back to an RTI application filed in February 2025, which demanded critical details from the Bhaderwah Forest Division — including sanctioned positions, muster roll data, laborer engagement records, and fund utilization from 2021 to 2024. However, reliable sources allege that the department refused to provide this legally mandated information, intensifying suspicions of an orchestrated attempt to block transparency and investigation.

Grievances and formal complaints have reportedly been submitted to the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, the Commissioner/Secretary of the Forest and Ecology Department, the Anti-Corruption Bureau, and the Crime Branch, urging immediate suspension of the accused officials and calling for an independent, high-level probe.

While speaking to this correspondent, DFO Bhaderwah, Devender Kumar, IFS, has clearly denied the charges, accusations, and allegations of any irregularities. He further stated that the department has already initiated a preliminary inquiry into the matter since there are numerous complaints, but so far nothing substantial has been found to corroborate the claims. He emphasized that the internal inquiry has not yet been closed and assured that anyone found guilty of misusing public funds would be dealt with strictly under the law of the land.Besides DFO had no clear answer with regard to delay in filing response to RTI communications despite repeated reminders, non providing of musteroll copies, audit reports and gargantuan complaints from VFCs for gross negligence and non- cooperation.

The Green India Mission is vital to India’s climate and environmental commitments, aiming to restore degraded ecosystems and promote sustainable forest management. If these allegations prove true, they not only reflect a financial fraud but also threaten the very integrity of India’s environmental programs, potentially derailing years of ecological progress.

It is important to note that this news report is based on allegations, insider accounts, grievance applications, and audit hints; at this stage, we cannot independently authenticate every detail of the claims made. No formal charges have been proven yet, and the Forest Department and Jammu and Kashmir administration have so far not issued any official public findings.

Public and environmental watchdogs are demanding swift government action, transparent inquiry, and a commitment to rooting out corruption without political interference. The unfolding events in Bhaderwah may soon become a high-profile test of Jammu and Kashmir’s governance and anti-corruption systems — and a case closely watched across the nation.

This is a developing story; further updates will follow as more information comes to light.

09/05/2025

Drone attack again in Jammu but successfully neutralised by Indian air defence system.

09/05/2025

Please follow the advisory

07/05/2025

Complete blackout in Jammu since 12:30 am today. Air sirens alert being reported from sialkot neighbouring jammu City. People calling it sindoor 2.0

07/05/2025

Pakistani army targeting civilian areas in poonch after India successfully destroyed 9 terror targets in Pakistan

28/04/2025

Chaos in CEO Kishtwar Office: Contradictory Orders, Future Dates, and Legal Mismanagement Emerge

Jammu, April 28

The functioning of the Chief Education Office (CEO) Kishtwar has come under serious scrutiny after glaring irregularities surfaced through official orders and tribunal proceedings. Serious questions are being raised about the administrative work culture, the role of the legal cell, and the alleged misuse of authority within the department.

In a bizarre turn of events, while the Chief Education Officer proceeded on casual leave starting April 7, 2025, he issued a handwritten order delegating "routine work" responsibilities to the Deputy CEO, Mr. Masood Hussain Qazi. However, simultaneously, several orders bearing the signature of the Chief Education Officer himself continued to be issued — despite his declared absence. This paradox has triggered suspicion about the legality and propriety of decisions taken during this period.

The handwritten delegation order itself speaks volumes about the level of professionalism, seriousness, and respect for authority within the office. Produced in an illegible and casual manner, the document reflects poorly on the standards of official communication, suggesting a worrying disregard for administrative norms and the dignity expected while addressing higher authorities.

The situation grew even more alarming when documents revealed that the CEO's office issued orders bearing dates from the year 2026 — a year which is yet to come — suggesting either deliberate manipulation or gross negligence. The issuance of orders with future dates starkly highlights the administrative chaos and questionable practices prevailing in the office.

Meanwhile, in a related development, the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Jammu, while hearing the matter of Rafiya Kulsoom vs. School Education Department, extended interim relief to the applicant, allowing her to continue at her present place of posting at Government Girls Primary School, Banderna. The Tribunal has further directed the respondents to file a detailed response by May 29, 2025.

The Tribunal proceedings have also exposed the alleged role of the legal cell of the CEO office, which insiders allege has been playing "spoilsport" by mishandling cases rather than facilitating proper defense. Instead of upholding administrative fairness, the legal cell is accused of complicity in procedural lapses, contributing to unnecessary litigation and embarrassment for the department.

Staff members within the department have expressed growing dissatisfaction, citing favoritism, opaque practices, and systemic violations. Many believe that unless immediate corrective measures are undertaken, the credibility and authority of the education department in Kishtwar could suffer irreparable harm.

Authorities at the divisional and UT levels are now expected to step in and conduct a detailed inquiry to restore confidence in the district’s educational administration.

27/04/2025

Administrative Lapses Emerge in CEO Office Kishtwar; Allegations of Unauthorized Orders Prompt Demands for Probe

TWO CEOs UNDER ONE ROOF IN DISTRICT KISHTWAR

Kishtwar, April 27:

Grave allegations of administrative impropriety have surfaced within the Chief Education Officer’s (CEO) Office in Kishtwar district, after contradictory official actions involving both the CEO and Deputy CEO came to light, raising serious concerns about misuse of authority, impersonation, and procedural violations.

The controversy erupted when it was revealed that while the CEO claimed to be attending a private party during official working hours on April 24, 2025, a formal government order bearing his signature was issued and circulated on the very same day. The official communication, marked under reference No. CEO/K/2025-26/CUL/24981-84, directed heads of institutions and school management committees to ensure compliance with certain educational instructions. Despite claims of absence, the CEO’s signature appears clearly on the said order, creating a major inconsistency between the official record and his public statement.

Compounding the irregularity, another order concerning the deployment of teachers was also issued on the same date, allegedly processed and signed by the Deputy CEO under the designation of the Chief Education Officer, without any formal delegation of authority. The Deputy CEO, it is alleged, impersonated the CEO for issuing this administrative approval, in clear violation of established service conduct norms and legal provisions.

Sources within the education department indicate that no formal order under Section 20 of the Jammu and Kashmir General Clauses Act, Svt. 1977, was ever issued authorizing the Deputy CEO to act as CEO. The actions of the Deputy CEO therefore appear to amount to impersonation of a public officer, an offence punishable under Section 170 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Furthermore, the use of forged documentation to exercise public duties may also attract charges under Sections 465 and 471 of the IPC. In addition, these acts violate Rule 3 of the Jammu and Kashmir Government Employees (Conduct) Rules, 1971, which demand integrity, devotion to duty, and strict compliance with office protocols.

Legal experts have noted that similar acts of impersonation and administrative malpractice in Jammu and Kashmir have previously resulted in suspensions, departmental inquiries, and even criminal prosecutions. In one notable case from 2019, a Zonal Education Officer impersonating a higher authority faced immediate suspension and was later chargesheeted under service conduct rules.

The larger concern now emerging is the possibility that such irregular practices may not be isolated events. Given the evident collusion between the CEO and Deputy CEO, there is a growing demand from education stakeholders and civil society organizations for a thorough investigation into all transfer, deployment, and service utilization orders issued during their respective tenures. Allegations have also been made that similar unauthorized practices may have been resorted to in the past, adversely impacting the transparency and fairness of administrative functioning in the district’s education sector.

There is a growing consensus that a comprehensive inquiry must be ordered by the Commissioner Secretary to the Government, School Education Department. The investigation must not only verify the circumstances surrounding the issuance of conflicting orders on April 24, 2025, but must also extend to a full audit of the CEO Kishtwar office’s administrative decisions over the past year. If found culpable, disciplinary action under Article 311(2) of the Constitution of India, coupled with criminal proceedings under the applicable sections of the IPC, would become necessary to restore public confidence.

As allegations deepen and more details emerge, the credibility of the educational administration in Kishtwar hangs in the balance. The unfolding events serve as a stark reminder that public office demands the highest standards of integrity, and any deviation must be met with swift and decisive action.

25/04/2025

Restoration work going on in jammu-srinagar national High way

25/04/2025