Fire Service Scam: ACB Probe Begins, Raids House of Retired KAS Officer In Anantnag

Srinagar, Jan 23: Continuing its investigation into the much hyped Fire Services Scam, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) today raided the residence of Mohd Yaqoob Dar, a retired KAS officer, in Batengoo, in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

Dar,  has formerly served as Chairman (Technical) and Assistant Divisional Officer (ADO) in the Fire and Emergency Department.

According to the reports the raid was carried out in connection with FIR No. 01-2025 registered at the Police Station Central Kashmir.

The case involves Irregularities committed in the selection process of Fireman/Fireman Drivers in the Fire & Emergency Services (F&ES) Department.

The individuals which are under investigation of the ACB include members of Departmental Recruitment Board, including the Chairmen, Members of the Technical Committee, officers/officials of F&ES department, who remained associated with the recruitment process, M/S LMES IT LLP through its main partner Maharaj Krishan Wali, beneficiaries & others.