Jammu, Feb 25:
In a high-profile development that has sent ripples through the political and administrative circles of Jammu and Kashmir, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) launched a massive raid on Wednesday morning at the residence of Vijay Chaudhary, the brother of the Deputy Chief Minister.
The operation is reportedly linked to a sensitive Disproportionate Assets (DA) case.
Early Morning Crackdown
According to official sources, the ACB teams arrived at the residence located in Santokh Vihar, Talo Kalo Chak area of Jammu at approximately 6:00 AM. The raid was still in progress at the time of filing this report, with sleuths scanning documents and electronic devices.
Profile of the Accused
Vijay Chaudhary is a high-ranking official within the law enforcement framework, serving as an Inspector in the Jammu & Kashmir Police. However, his recent professional record has been under scrutiny:
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Transfer: He was transferred to Ladakh in September last year.
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Status: He is currently under suspension from the police force.
The Case: Disproportionate Assets
The raid is part of an ongoing investigation into allegations that Chaudhary accumulated wealth and property far exceeding his known and legal sources of income. The ACB is looking for evidence of “benami” properties, unexplained bank transactions, and luxury investments.
Key Highlights:
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Target: Vijay Chaudhary (Inspector, J&K Police), brother of the Deputy CM.
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Location: Santokh Vihar, Talo Kalo Chak, Jammu.
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Nature of Raid: Search and seizure in a Disproportionate Assets (DA) case.
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Timing: Operation commenced at 6:00 AM; ongoing.
Awaiting Official Statement
While the searches are still underway, an official confirmation regarding the specific recoveries or the exact valuation of the assets under investigation is still awaited from the ACB headquarters.
The political implications of this raid are significant, given the close relation of the accused to the Deputy Chief Minister.
