Investigation agency says case has been registered against ‘private individual’ for ‘slapping’ citizen
Two FIA officers suspended for altercation with jewelry store owner in Karachi’s Sarafa Bazaar
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) took disciplinary action against two officers on Tuesday following an incident of alleged violent behavior at Sarafa Bazaar in Karachi.
The incident took place on May 15, when the FIA carried out a raid on a jewelery store in Karachi’s Sarafa Bazaar for alleged silver smuggling, with the FIA claiming that its official record showed that 178 kilograms of silver were expected to be in the shop, but only 15 kg of locally branded silver was recovered during the raid.
He alleged that the remaining 163 kg of silver could have been removed during a disturbance created by traders and shopkeepers in the market.
According to an FIA statement issued today, the Karachi Zone Director immediately took notice of the incident and ordered legal and departmental procedures.
As part of the action, Deputy Director Syed Ali Mardan Shah, who was serving as in-charge of the FIA Anti-Corruption Circle in Karachi with the additional charge of Deputy Director, was suspended from his post and transferred to the headquarters.
Another officer, Deputy Director Rabab Qazi, was transferred from the Anti-Corruption Circle to the FIA Anti-Human Trafficking Circle.
“A case has also been registered against a private individual allegedly involved in slapping a citizen during the incident,” the FIA said, confirming that a departmental investigation had been launched against all officials and staff present at the scene.
The investigation agency said all aspects of the incident were being reviewed in a transparent and impartial manner. The FIA Karachi Zone reiterated that abuse of authority, irresponsible conduct and any action contrary to the law will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
He said the FIA remained committed to transparency, accountability, professional conduct and maintaining public trust, while ensuring the rule of law at all levels.
