Question of merit: FIA official accused of misconduct posted as investigations officer
Technical officer was also singled out as ‘inefficient’: sources.
Technical officer was also singled out as ‘inefficient’: sources. PHOTO: FILE
ISLAMABAD:
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has appointed an official from the organisation’s technical wing as investigations officer at the FIA Islamabad zone, even though the official’s name was included in a FIA list of ‘inefficient officials’ in 2013. Additionally, while the official is technically proficient, he reportedly does not possess the skills required for an investigative position, according to documents available with the Express Investigation Cell.
Inspector Muhammad Ayaz of the Technical wing at FIA headquarters was appointed investigation officer in the Corporate Crime circle, FIA Islamabad zone, with immediate effect as of April 2, according to order No-Z/7600/Admin-1/2014. An inquiry, initiated by the-then Addition Director General FIA Muhammad Ghalib Ali (now acting DG FIA), was also carried out into allegations of misconduct by Ayaz in 2008. The inquiry was extended to 62 other officials as well. The results of this inquiry are still pending.
Director FIA Islamabad Zone Inam Ghani confirmed Ayaz’s posting. However, he said any queries about the official’s misconduct can be referred to the FIA headquarters. Acting Director General FIA Muhammad Ghalib Ali was not available for comments, according to his staff.
Sources observed that if the interior ministry is unaware or in the dark over such postings within the FIA, further inductions of non-eligible FIA officials within the investigation wing cannot be ruled out.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 8th, 2014.
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has appointed an official from the organisation’s technical wing as investigations officer at the FIA Islamabad zone, even though the official’s name was included in a FIA list of ‘inefficient officials’ in 2013. Additionally, while the official is technically proficient, he reportedly does not possess the skills required for an investigative position, according to documents available with the Express Investigation Cell.
Inspector Muhammad Ayaz of the Technical wing at FIA headquarters was appointed investigation officer in the Corporate Crime circle, FIA Islamabad zone, with immediate effect as of April 2, according to order No-Z/7600/Admin-1/2014. An inquiry, initiated by the-then Addition Director General FIA Muhammad Ghalib Ali (now acting DG FIA), was also carried out into allegations of misconduct by Ayaz in 2008. The inquiry was extended to 62 other officials as well. The results of this inquiry are still pending.
Director FIA Islamabad Zone Inam Ghani confirmed Ayaz’s posting. However, he said any queries about the official’s misconduct can be referred to the FIA headquarters. Acting Director General FIA Muhammad Ghalib Ali was not available for comments, according to his staff.
Sources observed that if the interior ministry is unaware or in the dark over such postings within the FIA, further inductions of non-eligible FIA officials within the investigation wing cannot be ruled out.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 8th, 2014.