Sahiwal: Anti-Corruption Team Catches Naib Tehsildar’s Reader Red-Handed

SAHIWAL (Bureau Report): As part of the ongoing crackdown against corrupt elements, the Punjab Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) has achieved a significant breakthrough. Under the leadership of Director General ACE Punjab, Sohail Zafar Chattha, and Regional Director Sahiwal, Basharat Nabi, a successful raid led to the arrest of a Naib Tehsildar’s reader while accepting a bribe.

Details of the Operation

According to an ACE spokesperson, Circle Officer Headquarters Muhammad Sohaib Qaisar conducted a meticulously planned raid under the supervision of a Magistrate. During the operation, Muhammad Sarfraz, the reader to Naib Tehsildar Rana Hayat, was caught in the act of receiving bribe money from a local citizen.

Case Background

The arrest followed a complaint lodged by a citizen named Abdul Basit. Key details of the case include:

  • The Motive: The accused demanded a bribe to process a ‘Wanda’ (land partition) case.

  • The Amount: The official had already extorted 30,000 PKR from the citizen. He was apprehended while pocketing the remaining 15,000 PKR.

  • The Evidence: The raiding team recovered marked currency notes from the suspect's possession on the spot.

Legal Action

ACE Sahiwal has registered a formal case against Muhammad Sarfraz and initiated further investigations. Authorities reiterated their commitment to a zero-tolerance policy, stating that no leniency will be shown to officials involved in harassing the public or demanding kickbacks in government offices.

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