FIA sacks 19 officers and officials on corruption and misconduct charges

Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has sacked 19 officers and officials on corruption and misconduct charges, reported 24NewsHD TV Channel. 

According to details, FIA Inspector Maria Niaz was dismissed from service on charges of illegally occupying an official residence and prolonged absence from duties. 

Sub-Inspector Kashif Riaz Awan was removed from service on charges of protecting a gang involved in illegal organ trafficking. 

Sub-Inspector Tassaduq Hussain and Sub-Inspector Ahmed Waqar were dismissed from service on charges of illegal raids and poor investigation. Constable Asif Allah Ditta was dismissed from service on charges of illegal raids and extortion. 

Technical Assistant Inayatullah dismissed from service on charges of irresponsibility and illegal immigration clearance. Inspector Muhammad Arsalan Masood Khan and Inspector Idrees Khan were sentenced to reduction in pay scale for demanding bribe in inquiry. 

Sub-Inspector Sohail Ahmed was given 1 year suspension of promotion for negligence in office matters. 

Sub-Inspector Shazma Shabbir, Shabana Shamsher, Umar Farooq and ASI Farhan Issar sentenced to withholding increment for 2 years for illegal immigration clearance. Constables Muhammad Shakir, Muhammad Asif, Muhammad Zahid Iqbal, Mudassar Saeed and Adeel Ahmed sentenced to withholding increment for 1 year for illegal immigration clearance. 

Technical Assistant Ghulam Khan was given a warning for not implementing official orders. FIA spokesman said the aim of departmental accountability is to maintain transparency, integrity and professional standards.