Srinagar, June 19: Anti-Corruption Bureau on Friday arrested a former Chief Planning Officer Budgam in connection with a case registered last year.

According to the ACB, the officer, Noor Mohammad Wani, was arrested in the case (FIR No.18/2019 registered) at Police Station ACB Kashmir for “accumulation of assets disproportionate to known source of income by him.

“During the investigation it was found that the suspect in his service has raised assets disproportionate to his known source of income which palatial house at Karipora Budgam, double storied school buildings at Haknipora Budgam, 03 Kanals of land at Aru Pahalgam, 02 Kanals of Land at Karipora Budgam, one TATA Indigo Marina Car, one Spark Cheverolet Car, Two TATA Star Buses etc” the ACB said I a statement.

“During investigation, searches were conducted at his residence and various incriminating documents related to the assets and other properties were seized,” it said, adding, “The investigation of the case is going on.” (GNS)