Investigation agency says a case has been registered against ‘private person’ for ‘beating’ a citizen
Two FIA officers suspended after altercation with jewelery shop owner in Karachi’s Sarafa Bazaar
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) took disciplinary action against two officers on Tuesday following an incident involving alleged violent behavior in Karachi’s Sarafa Bazaar.
The incident took place on 15 May when the FIA raided a jewelery shop in Karachi’s Sarafa Bazaar over alleged silver smuggling, with the FIA stating that its official record showed that 178 kg of silver was expected to be present in the shop, but only 15 kg of locally branded silver was found during the raid.
It claimed that the remaining 163 kg of silver may 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 took immediate notice of the incident and ordered legal as well as departmental procedures.
As part of the action, Assistant Director Syed Ali Mardan Shah, who was serving as in-charge of FIA Karachi Anti-Corruption Circle with additional charge of Deputy Director, was suspended from his post and transferred to headquarters.
Another officer, Assistant 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 who was allegedly involved in beating up a citizen during the incident,” the FIA said, confirming that a departmental inquiry had been initiated against all officers and personnel present at the spot.
The investigative agency said all aspects of the incident were reviewed transparently and impartially. FIA Karachi Zone reiterated that abuse of authority, irresponsible behavior and any act contrary to the law would not be tolerated under any circumstances.
It said the FIA remained committed to transparency, accountability, professional conduct and maintaining public trust while ensuring the rule of law at all levels.
