Omar Abdullah Laments Over Sudden Transfers of ACB Officers Probing Smart City Corruption

Srinagar, Jan 28, Jammu Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed concern over the abrupt transfers of officers in the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) who were investigating alleged corruption linked to the Srinagar Smart City projects.

Speaking at a function in Jammu, Omar Abdullah as per the news agency Kashmir News Trust criticized the decision, stating that such transfers undermine the principles of transparency and accountability.

“These transfers should not have taken place,” he remarked. However, he clarified that the ACB does not fall under his jurisdiction. “If this department were under my control, such transfers perhaps wouldn’t have occurred,” he added.

The controversy stems from the ongoing investigation into irregularities in the Srinagar Smart City project, where the ACB has already made significant progress. Two officers have been booked in connection with the scam, and a preliminary report has been filed detailing dubious transactions and shoddy dealings.

The sudden reassignment of investigating officers has raised questions about the integrity of the probe.