Four Arrested in Fireman Recruitment Paper Leak Case: ACB
Srinagar: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested four individuals in connection with the alleged paper leak in the Fireman and Fireman Driver recruitment examination conducted on September 20, 2020.
According to officials, the arrests were made as part of the investigation into FIR No. 01/2025 registered at Police Station ACB Central Srinagar. The accused include three beneficiary candidates and one serving Fireman.
Those arrested have been identified as Shameem Ahmad Dar of Tujan, Pulwama; Mohammad Abdul Qayoom alias Waseem of Hangah, Handwara; Feroz Ahmad Yatoo of Hayatpora, Chadoora, Budgam; and Farooq Ahmad Wani of Wathoo, Shopian, who is currently serving as a Fireman.
Officials said the accused are being interrogated to uncover the broader conspiracy behind the alleged examination paper leak and identify other individuals involved in the recruitment scam.
The ACB has stated that further investigation into the case is ongoing.