Bogus NA officer lands behind bars

ISLAMABAD:

The National Assembly Secretariat said the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested a Ghotki resident for posing as a National Assembly official using a forged appointment letter. In a statement, the NA Secretariat said that, who posed as a Grade 17 officer, was arrested from the National Assembly on the direction of Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq.

The matter came to light following public complaints and social media reports, prompting the speaker to take immediate action. "According to reports, the said individual not only misled government officials and police authorities by claiming this fake status and allegedly obtaining undue privileges and protocol, but was also reportedly involved in harassing and pressuring citizens through various means, causing concern and unrest among the public," the statement said.

Abdul Wajid possessed a fake appointment letter from the National Assembly Secretariat bearing the Speaker's forged signature, and had been illegally obtaining privileges and protocol despite having no connection with the institution.

The Secretariat's spokesperson declared that the preparation of forged documents bearing a speaker's signature and impersonating a government official was a "serious and punishable offence", adding that strict legal action would be taken against such elements without discrimination.