Srinagar, May 24 -- A discreet verification by the bureau revealed that Bhat owns multiple immovable properties, including a spacious house and additional structures in Firdousabad, Batamaloo, along with two sizeable plots of land in Mouza Nowgam. These holdings cover significant land areas, far exceeding the financial reach expected from his official income.

But the assets are not limited to real estate. The investigation uncovered that Bhat possesses several luxury vehicles, including a Toyota Fortuner, Renault Duster, and Maruti Wagon-R. The probe also revealed multiple suspicious transactions and unexplained cash deposits in various bank accounts, raising red flags about the source of his wealth.

Further scrutiny showed that Bhat an...