Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau Director transferred to Home Department

Jammu: Army personnel stand guard at Gujjar Nagar area during a curfew, imposed on the third day after the clash between two communities over the protest against the Pulwama terror attack, in Jammu, Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019. (PTI Photo)(PTI2_17_2019_000035B)

14th February 2019 saw one of the greatest acts of Pakistan sponsored terror attack being carried out in Kashmir. 44 CRPF jawans lost their lives in a suicide attack in Pulwama for which Jaish-e-Mohammad claimed responsibility.

In response, India took a number of steps to isolate Pakistan diplomatically, and last night, it was reported that 100 companies of paramilitary forces to Kashmir. Reportedly, Pakistan had also started preparing for conflict by evacuating the areas surrounding the Line of Control.

OpIndia has reliably learnt that now, the Director of Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau has been transferred to the Home department.

IPS SJM Gilani has been transferred to the Home Department ‘in the interest of administration’. Tomorrow, Sunday, separatists have called for a ‘hartal’ in anticipation of the rumours that Section 35A, which disallowed non-Kashmiris from buying property in Kashmir might be abrogated.

OpIndia Staff: Staff reporter at OpIndia