The dark truth of the Abdullah family must be read by everyone today…
Both father and son allegedly siphoned off the money of Jammu and Kashmir, directing funds abroad, even towards Italy…
The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) scam refers to allegations of financial irregularities and embezzlement involving funds provided by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the promotion of cricket in the region.
The case began in 2012 when an FIR was registered under various sections of the Ranbir Penal Code — including 120-B (criminal conspiracy), 406 (criminal breach of trust), and 409 — against Farooq Abdullah (then JKCA President) and others, following complaints and reports of irregularities.
In 2015, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court ordered that the investigation be transferred from the local police to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), considering the seriousness and scale of the allegations.
Between 2002–03 and 2011, approximately ₹113–113.67 crore was released by BCCI to JKCA. It is alleged that a portion of these funds was siphoned off or misappropriated. According to the CBI, about ₹43.69 crore was allegedly misused or embezzled by the accused.
Alleged Modus Operandi:
Funds were allegedly transferred from JKCA accounts to personal bank accounts of unrelated individuals or office-bearers.
Bogus or unrelated bank accounts were opened or used.
Large cash withdrawals were made from JKCA accounts without clear justification.
Discrepancies appeared in balance sheets (for example, around ₹10 crore remained unexplained between 2007–08 and 2009–10).
Alleged misuse of official position to appoint individuals and launder BCCI grants meant for cricket promotion.
The alleged irregularities primarily occurred between 2005 and 2012, overlapping with Farooq Abdullah’s tenure as JKCA President (2001–2011/2012).
Persons Accused:
Farooq Abdullah (former JKCA President, former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, and patron of the National Conference)
Mohammad Saleem Khan (former General Secretary)
Ahsan Ahmad Mirza (former Treasurer)
Mohammad Aslam Goni (former Chairman, in some references)
Bashir Ahmed Mansir (J&K Bank executive, in certain charges)
Mir Manzoor Gazanffer (former Treasurer, in later ED filings)
Other associated/named office-bearers
Status of the CBI Case:
The CBI took over the investigation in 2015 following the High Court’s order.
In July 2018, the CBI filed a chargesheet against Farooq Abdullah and three others (Saleem Khan, Ahsan Mirza, and Bashir Ahmed Mansir).
The charges include criminal breach of trust, conspiracy, and corruption-related offenses.
Based on the CBI chargesheet, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) initiated proceedings under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The ED attached assets worth approximately ₹2.6 crore in 2020 and ₹7.25 crore in 2022 and filed supplementary chargesheets.
However, in August 2024, the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court quashed the ED’s PMLA chargesheet against Farooq Abdullah, stating that at that stage the prerequisite of a valid scheduled offense had not been fulfilled and that the ED could not override the CBI’s conclusions. The Court left open the possibility of fresh action if legally warranted.
At present, the CBI case is progressing slowly, and the ED has filed a fresh chargesheet.
I demand that these files be reopened and that strict action be taken against those responsible.
For seventy years, these people have allegedly looted Jammu and Kashmir. Now, we demand accountability and justice.
