Srinagar, Oct 2: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) is facing a severe manpower shortage, with more than 360 posts remaining vacant across various ranks, which hampers its operational strength and investigative efficiency.

According to the RTI filed by this correspondent, the ACB has a sanctioned strength of 846 posts, of which only 483 are currently filled, resulting in 363 posts remaining vacant—a vacancy rate of nearly 43 per cent.

The data exposes major shortfalls across several critical ranks, including investigating officers, prosecution staff, engineers, and clerical cadres that are vital to anti-graft operations.

The RTI reply shows that of the two DIG-level positions, only one is occupied, while the Director (Prosecution) post also remains unfilled. Among Superi

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