——— 10 dismissed, 8 demoted among 76 punished
By Uzma Zafar
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Islamabad Zone has awarded 76 departmental punishments, including dismissal of 10 employees and demotion of eight others, as part of a major accountability action over disciplinary violations, misconduct and public complaints.
The action followed an Orderly Room chaired by the Director FIA Islamabad Zone, where cases involving departmental irregularities, breach of discipline, irresponsible and unprofessional conduct and public complaints were examined.
The official said the concerned officers and employees were personally heard and given an opportunity to present their position. After examining the relevant record and available material, punishments were awarded under the Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 2020.
Of the 76 punishments, 10 employees were dismissed from service, while eight were demoted.
Those dismissed included Sub-Inspector Hassan Ali, Upper Division Clerk Muhammad Subhan, Head Constables Tahir Mahmood, Melvin Masih and Muhammad Bilal, Constables Tahir Safeer, Muhammad Ahmed Raza, Aqib Mahmood and Tahir Mahmood, and ASI Mubashir Kazmi.
Among the eight demoted employees, Muhammad Niaz Mir and Muhammad Waseem Iqbal were demoted from Assistant Sub-Inspector to Head Constable, while Sheeraz Manzoor was demoted from Upper Division Clerk to Lower Division Clerk.
Head Constables Rizwan Ali Khan, Masood Ahmed, Mudassir Ali, Almas Ilyas and Qasim Mahmood were demoted to the rank of constable.
Of the remaining 58 punishments, promotion was stopped for three years in 19 cases, two years in 27 cases and one year in five cases. In one case, pay was reduced by three stages, while six employees were censured.
Alongside accountability, the FIA also recognised good performance, with the Director FIA Islamabad Zone awarding Commendation Certificate Class-II (CC-II) to three officers for outstanding work.
The Director said there would be no compromise on corruption, misuse of authority, indiscipline or unprofessional conduct within the agency.
He said every official facing proceedings had been given an opportunity to explain their position, and decisions were taken after examining the available record and evidence in accordance with rules.
The Director said good performance would continue to be recognised, while a zero-tolerance policy would be followed against personnel compromising discipline, integrity and professional responsibilities.
