During the meeting it was observed that sufficient evidence against the accused is available and NAB has a strong case that can be proved in a court of law. PHOTO: FILE
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has rejected the plea bargain offer of ex-district police officer (DPO) of Mardan, Waqif Khan, who had been arrested on charges of accumulating huge assets through corruption during his service in the police department from 1971 to 2011.
While in NAB’s custody, the accused accepted his guilt and offered an amount of Rs24 million through a plea bargain.
The application of the accused was considered in the regional board meeting of NAB held under the chairmanship of NAB (K-P) director general on May 30 and attended by relevant directors and prosecutors of the bureau.
During the meeting it was observed that sufficient evidence against the accused is available and NAB has a strong case that can be proved in a court of law.
After detailed deliberations, the board decided to reject the plea bargain application of the accused.
Published in The Express Tribune, May 31st, 2014.
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