Srinagar, Oct 25: Bringing an end to a prolonged chase, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir arrested Ashiq Ali, a former Patwari accused in a major graft and forgery case. The accused, on the run since July, was tracked down and taken into custody after sustained surveillance and intelligence efforts by the investigating team.

Spokesperson in a statement , The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has arrested Ashiq Ali, son of Ghulam Rasool Khan, resident of Panner Jagir, presently residing at Hawal, Srinagar.

Statement reads, The accused, who served as Patwari, Balhama Srinagar, was wanted in connection with FIR No. 14/2025 registered under Sections 167, 420, 120-B RPC read with Section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act.

The case pertains to

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