J&K ACB Arrests Rajouri PDD Meter Reader Over Rs 30,000 Bribe

Overview

• Arif Iqbal, a meter reader with the Power Development Department in Rajouri, was caught red‑handed accepting Rs 30,000 and arrested on the spot.
• FIR No. 03/2026 was registered at PS ACB Rajouri on March 17 under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (as amended in 2018).
• According to ACB, the meter reader initially demanded Rs 50,000 to “take care” of the bill and later settled on Rs 30,000.
• The complainant was handed an inflated bill of Rs 1,53,890 for the period January 31 to February 28, 2026, with a due date of March 27.
• The complainant, a former tyre‑shop owner who had been paying modest bills including Rs 2,497 for Dec 31–Jan 31, filed a written complaint; ACB searched the accused’s residence and the investigation continues.