Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 18: Special Judge Anticorruption Jammu, Puneet Gupta has acquitted Fida Hussain, the then Patwari after 10 years long investigation and trial as Vigilance Organization has failed to prove its case against the accused.
The Patwari was arrested by the Vigilance Organization on July 29, 2003 while demanding and accepting Rs 5000 from one Bharat Bhushan for issuing Fard for the land measuring 14 marlas situated at Gangyal owned by the complainant.
During the trap, one more person Harnam Singh (died during proceedings) was also found to be ally of Fida Hussain. After completion of the investigation, challan was presented in the court of law.
After hearing both the sides and going through the case, Special Judge Anticorruption came to the conclusion that Vigilance Organization failed to prove its case against the accused beyond shadow of doubt. Accordingly, the accused was acquitted of the charges leveled against him.
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