PAKPATTAN (April 13, 2026) – In a decisive move against institutional corruption, the Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) Pakpattan team conducted a successful raid, arresting a Union Council (UC) Secretary while he was caught in the act of accepting a bribe.
The operation was carried out under the explicit orders of Director General Anti-Corruption Punjab, Sohail Zafar Chattha, and following special directives from Regional Director Anti-Corruption Sahiwal, Basharat Nabi, to tighten the noose around corrupt officials.
Details of the Operation
According to ACE sources, Circle Officer Pakpattan, Kashif Hussain Hashmi, led a specialized team under the supervision of a Magistrate to conduct a raid in the Noor Pur area.
During the sting operation, the Secretary of Union Council Noor Pur, identified as Abdul Haseeb, was apprehended red-handed while receiving 10,000 PKR in bribe money from a local citizen.
Recovery and Legal Proceedings
ACE officials confirmed that the marked currency notes used for the trap were recovered from the suspect’s possession on the spot.
Case Status: A formal case has been registered at the Anti-Corruption Police Station, Pakpattan.
Next Steps: A formal investigation has been launched to determine if other individuals were involved in the extortion.
Official Statement
A spokesperson for the Anti-Corruption Sahiwal Region issued a stern warning following the arrest:
“Corruption and bribery within government offices will not be tolerated under any circumstances. In line with the Director General’s vision, operations will continue to provide relief to the public and bring corrupt elements to justice.”
Public Reaction
Local citizens have lauded the performance of the Anti-Corruption team, expressing hope that such consistent and transparent actions will eventually eliminate the culture of bribery within government departments and ensure merit-based service delivery.