ED books Jammu and Kashmir Deputy CM’s brother in PMLA case

Aug 23, 2026 - 13:10
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ED books Jammu and Kashmir Deputy CM’s brother in PMLA case
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Key Highlights:
  • The Enforcement Directorate has booked Inspector Vijay Choudhary on charges of money laundering, prompting Jammu and Kashmir
  • On Friday, the ED booked him for allegedly possessing several benami assets. “My brother is someone who fought against milita
  • But one day, files will be opened, and those responsible will have to answer.” He would not be intimidated I would rather lea

The Enforcement Directorate has booked Inspector Vijay Choudhary on charges of money laundering, prompting Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary to slam the action as “selective targeting”. The law enforcement personnel officer, against whom the Anti-Corruption Bureau had earlier filed an FIR for allegedly amassing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income, is currently suspended.

On Friday, the ED booked him for allegedly possessing several benami assets. “My brother is someone who fought against militancy and has survived militant attacks,” Deputy CM Choudhary told media after inspecting a government hospital in Jammu. “Instead of being rewarded for his service, he is being targeted.

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But one day, files will be opened, and those responsible will have to answer.” He would not be intimidated I would rather leave it to the investigating agencies and court. I have complete faith in my judiciary.” The deputy CM also criticised the functioning of the BJP and stated the party seeks Muslim votes during elections but resorts to “Hindu-Muslim politics” once elections are over, calling it “unfortunate” for Jammu and Kashmir and the country.

Relevant authorities and designated stakeholders affirmed that regular procedural updates will be shared as the situation continues to unfold.

But one day, files will be opened, and those responsible will have to answer.” He would not be intimidated I would rather leave it to the investigating agencies and court.

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I have complete faith in my judiciary.” The deputy CM also criticised the functioning of the BJP and stated the party seeks Muslim votes during elections but resorts to “Hindu-Muslim politics” once elections are over, calling it “unfortunate” for Jammu and Kashmir and the country.

The Enforcement Directorate has booked Inspector Vijay Choudhary on charges of money laundering, prompting Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary to slam the action as “selective targeting”. The law enforcement personnel officer, against whom the Anti-Corruption Bureau had earlier filed an FIR for allegedly amassing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income, is currently suspended.

On Friday, the ED booked him for allegedly possessing several benami assets. “My brother is someone who fought against militancy and has survived militant attacks,” Deputy CM Choudhary informed media after inspecting a government medical facility in Jammu. “Instead of being rewarded for his service, he is being targeted.

But one day, files will be opened, and those responsible will have to answer.” He would not be intimidated I would rather leave it to the investigating agencies and court. I have complete faith in my judiciary.” The deputy CM also criticised the functioning of the BJP and stated the party seeks Muslim votes during elections but resorts to “Hindu-Muslim politics” once elections are over, calling it “unfortunate” for Jammu and Kashmir and the country.

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