Excelsior Correspondent
MENDHAR, July 11: Some of the Government officials have swindled the money recovered as fine from the traders during the holy month of Ramadan, here.
As per official sources, a team of officials headed by Tehsildar Mendhar recovered thousands of rupees from the erring traders during the month of Ramadan. LMD employees, Food and Safety Officer Poonch, TSO Mendhar and BDO Mendhar were also the part of the team during the special drives.
As per rule, the money recovered as fine should be deposited in the Treasury, but these officials did not deposited it and might have swindled.
When contacted, Treasury Officer Mendhar Liaqat Ali Khan revealed that no cash has been deposited in the Treasury since June 13.
The revelation by the Treasury Officer clearly indicates that the money recovered from the traders as fine has been swindled.
DC Poonch MH Malik when contacted said that an inquiry has been initiated into the matter. “Tehsildar Mendhar will conduct inquiry in this matter at Tehsil level and Assistant Director Food Poonch at District Level. They will submit their reports tomorrow and whosoever will be found guilty, action will be taken against him”, he asserted.
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