Examiner Bureau | Srinagar:
The Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES), Jammu and Kashmir, has suspended two of its officials following their arrest by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in connection with FIR No. 01/2025 registered at Police Station ACB Central Jammu.
The suspension order was issued by Director, Fire and Emergency Services, Jammu and Kashmir, Alok Kumar (IPS), after the department received an official communication from the ACB regarding the arrests.
The suspended officials have been identified as Bilal Ahmad Shah, Divisional Fire Officer (DFO), presently posted at the Range Office Srinagar and attached to the Command Office Ganderbal, and Younis Ahmad Ganie, Fireman (No. 2195), posted at the Fire and Emergency Services Headquarters, Srinagar, and currently deployed at the Medical Unit, Srinagar.
According to the order, both officials have been placed under deemed suspension with effect from June 26, 2026—the date of their detention—in accordance with Rule 31(2) of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1956. The suspension will remain in force pending further orders.
During the suspension period, both officials will be entitled to subsistence allowance as admissible under the applicable service rules.
Copies of the suspension order have been forwarded to the Principal Secretary, Home Department, the Anti-Corruption Bureau, senior officers of the Fire and Emergency Services Department, and other concerned authorities for information and necessary action.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau is continuing its investigation into the case. Departmental proceedings against the suspended officials will be initiated and pursued in accordance with the outcome of the investigation and the relevant service rules.
