ACB asks Mehbooba to clarify her stand on appointments in J&K Bank

Srinagar: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has asked former Chief Minister and PDP President Mehbooba Mufti to explain her position before it regarding the illegal recruitments in Jammu and Kashmir Bank.

In a letter No: SSP/ACBK/FIR-10/2019/3064 dated 03-08-2019, SSP, ACB, has asked Mehbooba, “During the course of investigation of case FIR No 10/2019, poli station ACKB dated 08-06-2019, it has surfaced that some appointments were made by Chairman J&K Bank on references and recommendations of few ministers.”

“It may please be clarified whether such references had your endorsement, verbal or otherwise for appointments in J&K Bank,” it added.