Faisalabad: 21 OCT (DIGITAL ITLA) Aligning with Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s vision for a "Corruption-Free Punjab," the Civil Defense Department executed a swift anti-corruption operation, apprehending two volunteers—Asif Khalid and Khurram Samson—red-handed while allegedly extorting Rs. 2,000 per shop from local traders.
Pursuant to directives from Deputy Commissioner Faisalabad Muhammad Noman Siddique and under the supervision of Director Civil Defense Punjab Zaigham Nawaz, District Civil Defense Officer Javed Akhtar executed the raid. Both accused volunteers were immediately detained and handed over to the Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) for formal criminal prosecution.
District Civil Defense Officer Javed Akhtar asserted that strict legal measures will be taken against anyone attempting to harass citizens or collect illegal gratification under the guise of public departments. He underscored that zero-tolerance toward corruption and strict departmental discipline will be enforced, appealing to the public to report any illegal extortion demands to the administration promptly.
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