Peshawar:
In a serious violation of official behavior and cultural norms, an FIA official parked at the Torakham Border Immigration Center was suspended after a video went viral on social networks that show him filming women traveling without their consent.
According to reports, the incident, which goes against the traditional values of Pashtun, took place during immigration procedures where women, without veils, registered without permission. The video quickly went viral on social networks, causing public outrage and causing immediate actions of the Federal Research Agency.
According to a FIA spokesman, the suspended official, identified as Ehtesham-Ul-Haq, was published in the Torakham Immigration Control Popo. It was seen in viral images filming travelers during service hours. Taking a strong notification of the matter, the general director of the FIA suspended the officer with immediate effect and ordered a departmental investigation. A detailed report of the incident of the director of the FIA Peshawar area has also been sought.
“The FIA is still committed to providing an respectful and dignified immigration experience to all travelers,” said the spokesman. “Any misuse of authority or violation of the official duty will not be tolerated under any circumstance,” he added.
The agency emphasized that it is working in an emerging way to modernize immigration services and guarantee strict adherence to professional standards. “It is expected that all officials deal with citizens in a polite, legal and disciplined way. The violations of the rules will result in strict disciplinary action without discrimination,” added the spokesman.
The incident has once again highlighted the need for training and responsibility for the personnel deployed in sensitive border points, especially in culturally sensitive regions.
