Serious revelations have come to light about the alleged fake domicile mafia in the bureaucracy of Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir.
According to sources, the case revolves around two officers who are said to belong to Mansehra and who are accused of getting government jobs in Jammu and Kashmir on the basis of fake domiciles.
According to reports, former secretary Saima Shahjahan, who has retired, and her brother Waheed Ahmed Mughal, who is currently serving as Director Small Industries in Grade 19, have come under investigation. Sources claim that both of them allegedly completed their government service on the basis of controversial domiciles and are now facing legal complications in the final stages of retirement or service.
After completing the investigation, the Anti-Corruption Department compiled a report proving the alleged forgery and sent the file to the Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir through the Chief Secretary, recommending action. It has been reported that the Prime Minister’s prior approval is required to register a case against officers of Grade 18 and above.
Sources say that despite sending the file for approval twice, final approval has not been issued yet. After this development, questions are being raised in government circles as to why the legal requirements are not being completed and what are the reasons for the delay in implementing the recommendations.
However, no formal response has been received from the Prime Minister’s Office or the concerned officers in this regard. Observers say that if the alleged irregularities have been proven in the investigation, then transparent legal action is inevitable, so that public confidence can be restored.
On the other hand, some circles are taking the stand, calling the matter an administrative and legal complication, that a final decision can be taken only after the legal requirements are completed. The matter is still said to be under consideration in the relevant forums.
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