Srinagar, 14 June (H.S.): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested three persons, including two Forest Department officials, in connection with a bribery case, official sources said on Sunday.

Sources told that the arrested persons have been identified as Ranger Manzoor Ahmad Malik of Kawoosa, Magam, Forester Manzoor Ahmad Dar of Nusgam, Khansahib, and casual labourer Bashir Ahmad Ganie of Ramhama, Beerwah.

The arrests were made in connection with FIR No. 05/2026 registered under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act at Police Station CBI, Kashmir, the sources said.

Earlier, a CBI team had laid a trap in the Beerwah area of Budgam district and apprehended Bashir Ahmad Ganie while he was allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹15,000. The operation was launched following allegations of a demand for illegal gratification.

Sources said the investigation is underway.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Krishan Kumar