CBI searches 41 locations in Arms licencing racket in Jammu and Kashmir

CBI had registered two cases on the allegations of bulk issuance of arms licenses in the erstwhile state of J&K during the period 2012 to 2016.

New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday (October 12) conducted searches at around 41 locations including at Srinagar, Anantnag, Banihal, Baramulla, Jammu, Doda, Rajouri, Kishtwar in Jammu & Kashmir, Leh, Delhi and Bhind (Madhya Pradesh) at the official and residential premises of around 14 then public servants and some private individuals in a case related to Arms licence racket.

CBI had registered two cases on the allegations of bulk issuance of arms licenses in the erstwhile state of J&K during the period 2012 to 2016. It was alleged that more than 2.78 lakh arms licences were issued to the non-entitled persons.

“During searches, Incriminating documents including issuance of arms licenses, list of beneficiaries, documents related to investment in FDRs & other sale proceeds, property documents, bank account details, locker keys, diary comprising incriminating details, arms license Registers, electronic gadgets/mobile phones and some cash including old currency were recovered,” said CBI in a statement.