Punjab Govt's Patwari Suspended for Fake Flood Relief Survey
Key Takeaways
- A patwari in Chiniot, Pakistan, was suspended for making fraudulent entries in the flood relief survey.
- The fraud was discovered during the compensation survey process following devastating recent floods in Pakistan.
- Patwari Mazhar Abbas of Barana Circle was suspended, and Urban Representative Muhammad Shehryar was also removed from duty.
- The floods caused widespread devastation, including nearly 1,000 deaths and massive destruction of crops and infrastructure.
- Officials vowed to continue strict monitoring to ensure transparency in relief efforts and protect genuine victims.
Pakistan has recently suffered from some of its most devastating floods, caused by torrential rains and flash floods across Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, resulting in nearly 1,000 deaths and massive destruction of property and agriculture. As part of the subsequent recovery efforts, surveys are underway to assess and compensate affected families. However, in Tehsil Lalian, Chiniot, officials uncovered a significant fraud where fake names were being fraudulently added to the list of genuine flood victims. In response, the Assistant Commissioner took swift action, suspending Patwari Mazhar Abbas of Barana Circle for the fraudulent entries. Furthermore, Urban Representative Muhammad Shehryar was also removed from his post due to involvement or oversight in the matter. Authorities have emphasized that strict monitoring will be maintained to guarantee transparency and prevent any further exploitation of those genuinely affected by the climate disaster.
