Jammu, February 25 Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary defended his brother on Wednesday in the wake of a raid by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in a disproportionate assets case, and said the action was motivated by revenge.
The ACB conducted a search of Vijay Singh's house in Jammu on Wednesday as part of an investigation into a case of disproportionate assets, officials said.
"This is the beginning of a legal battle, and we will fight it through the courts. We have faith in India's judiciary and in many honest officers in Jammu and Kashmir who will ensure justice is served. If Vijay Singh is found to be guilty, then he should be punished," Choudhary told reporters here.
Defending his brother's record, Choudhary said that the officer had fought against militancy in Gursai, Thanamandi, Doda, and Supwal, and had built a reputation for confronting militants and criminals wherever he was posted.
"He is an officer whose entire career, background, and service record reflect a consistent fight against militancy and crime. Wherever he served, he earned a reputation for his courage and professionalism," Choudhary said.
The National Conference leader termed the raid an attempt to "intimidate and defame" his family.
He alleged that internal rivalries within the police department were behind the stalling of his brother's promotion.
"Those at the top who believe that some hidden treasure will be found in this house will find nothing. You have seen the actions taken earlier – what has been recovered so far? Many cases come to me where people are caught red-handed and then cleared. So this is a matter of debate," he said.
"We are not afraid. We know who we are and what we stand for. The truth will ultimately prevail," Choudhary added.
