Shakirullah Wazir
MIRANSHAH: Allegations of large-scale financial irregularities have surfaced in the Tehsil Municipal Administration (TMA) Miranshah, where officials are accused of embezzling more than Rs 20 million from government funds within a short span of two to three days.
According to reliable sources, the Tehsil Municipal Officer (TMO) allegedly withdrew the funds from official accounts in an unauthorized manner. It is further alleged that efforts are now underway to manipulate official records to conceal the transactions and avoid accountability.
The funds were reportedly allocated for public welfare schemes, local development projects, and employee salaries, triggering concern among municipal staff and local residents.
The alleged misuse has sparked strong reactions from TMA employees and community members, who have demanded immediate action from the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Chief Secretary, and the Directorate of Anti-Corruption. They have called for the immediate suspension and arrest of the concerned official to prevent any possible tampering with financial records.
Stakeholders have also demanded a forensic audit of all recent transactions and the immediate securing of bank records to preserve evidence. They further urged authorities to take strict legal action against those found responsible.
