Army made to pay rent for PoK land: Jaitley

Army made to pay rent for PoK land: Jaitley
Army made to pay rent for PoK land: Jaitley

NEW DELHI: The army was allegedly cheated by revenue officials into paying rent for land parcels which were in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, Rajya Sabha was informed today.

Defence Minister Arun Jaitley told the house that nine such instances have come to light and investigation is on.

Replying to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Jaitley said the CBI has already filed FIRs in two cases, while the State Vigilance Organisation registered an FIR in another.

He said remaining cases are under confidential verification by the CBI. (AGENCIES)