https://indianmasterminds.com

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

CBI Secures Sanction to Prosecute J&K Revenue Secy in Gun Licence Scam

This marks the first instance of prosecution sanction being approved against an IAS officer in this high-profile case
Indian Masterminds Stories

The Central Government has granted the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) permission to prosecute Mr. Kumar Rajeev Ranjan (2010-batch IAS officer), the Jammu and Kashmir Revenue Secretary, for alleged irregularities in issuing gun licences. This marks the first instance of prosecution sanction being approved against an IAS officer in this high-profile case.

ADVERTISEMENT

The prosecution sanction, issued on November 28, 2024, pertains to a case registered by the CBI under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 2006. The investigation centers on alleged irregularities in granting over 2.74 lakh gun licences between 2012 and 2016, during which Jammu and Kashmir was a state. The licences were reportedly issued by district magistrates, deputy commissioners, and other licensing authorities in exchange for monetary considerations. The alleged scam is estimated to exceed Rs. 100 crore.

In October, the CBI informed the court that prosecution sanctions for 16 other former district magistrates (13 IAS and 3 KAS officers) were still pending. On November 25, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court expressed displeasure over delays in granting these sanctions, emphasizing the need for uniform action.

ADVERTISEMENT

Mr. Ranjan, who served as Kupwara District Magistrate during the period under scrutiny, was named in a CBI case registered in October 2018. Additionally, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a complaint under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, implicating Mr. Ranjan, his family members, and others. The ED alleges the accused jeopardized state security by facilitating illegal arms purchases through fraudulent licences.

The CBI and ED continue their investigations, with further actions anticipated.


Indian Masterminds Stories
Related Stories
NEWS
Punjab_govt_resized
2 IAS & 1 PCS Officer Transferred in Punjab, Govt Issues First-ever Transfers Order in Punjabi/Gurmukhi
LBSNAA 1974 batch
Golden Jubilee Alumni Meet for 1974 Batch Officers at LBSNAA Celebrates Five Decades of Service and Leadership
Powergrid (resized)
Power Grid Plans to Raise ₹6,000 Crore Through Unsecured Bonds Issue
HUDCO
HUDCO Shares Fall Over 4% After Board Approves ₹65,000 Crore Fundraise and Higher Borrowing Limit
Mazagon Dock
Govt to Sell Up to 4.83% Stake in Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders at Rs 2,525 per Share
Madhya Pradesh Logo IM
Madhya Pradesh to Appoint 16 New IAS Officers in Next Two Months
Union Bank of India UBI
Union Bank of India Reports 8.6% Credit Growth to Rs 9.82 Lakh Crore in Q4 FY25
NABARD
NABARD Supports Jharkhand with Rs 5,830 Crore to Boost Rural Infrastructure and Livelihoods
Videos
Sudhanshu Shekhar JHA
The IRS Association's Mission Is Beyond Numbers and Returns
Padmapani Bora IRS
The Rise of Assam as India’s Most Exciting Tourist Spot | Exclusive with IRS Padmapani Bora
Sajjan Yadav | IAS
The Policy Maker Who Turned India’s Vaccine Story and UPSC Struggles into Bestsellers
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Latest
Punjab_govt_resized
2 IAS & 1 PCS Officer Transferred in Punjab, Govt Issues First-ever Transfers Order in Punjabi/Gurmukhi
LBSNAA 1974 batch
Golden Jubilee Alumni Meet for 1974 Batch Officers at LBSNAA Celebrates Five Decades of Service and Leadership
Videos
Sudhanshu Shekhar JHA
Padmapani Bora IRS
Sajjan Yadav | IAS
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT