Zero-tolerance drive against corruption: 12 Civil Defence personnel dismissed, 37 suspended
LAHORE: Punjab Home department has initiated decisive action within the Civil Defence Punjab. Setting a strong example of internal accountability, the Director Civil Defence Punjab has dismissed 12 personnel from service, suspended 37 officers and officials, and transferred 7 officers over allegations of corruption, misconduct and inefficiency. Those dismissed from service include Farman Ullah…
The Punjab Home department in Lahore has taken firm action against corruption and misconduct within the Civil Defence Punjab. Twelve personnel have been dismissed, 37 suspended, and seven transferred, according to the Director Civil Defence Punjab. Those dismissed include Farman Ullah from Sargodha, Naveed from Khushab, and Muhammad Irshad and Nasir Iqbal from Multan, among others.
Shakeeb Ahmad, a Civil Defence Officer from Rahim Yar Khan, and Sana Ullah, Sana Ullah, Muhammad Kamran, and Shah Nawaz from Vehari, have also been suspended. Similarly, nine Chief Instructors and 15 Instructors have faced suspension. The suspended officials have been directed to report to the Civil Defence Punjab Headquarters.
The disciplinary proceedings are being carried out under the Punjab Employees Efficiency, Discipline and Accountability (PEDA) Act. Seven officers have been transferred due to long tenures and administrative requirements. The Punjab Home department is committed to a zero-tolerance policy against corruption, inefficiency, and violations of the law.
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