Fake Letter Linked to Rs 40.62 Million Land Case Surfaces in Shangla
Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator
An official communication issued by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Finance Department has revealed that a letter related to Rs 40.62 million for
land acquisition in Shangla was fake and was never issued by the department.
According to the Finance Department’s letter dated January
30, 2024, addressed to the Deputy Commissioner Shangla, a document came to the
department’s notice claiming approval or a refund voucher for the acquisition
of land for a Tehsil Playground in the Lilownai area of Alpuri. After reviewing
departmental records, it was confirmed that the letter was neither signed nor
issued by the Finance Department.
The document further points out that an unknown source
attempted to influence the office of the Deputy Commissioner Shangla through
this forged letter. The Finance Department has clearly instructed that no
action should be taken in this matter.
As per the official record, the case involved a substantial
amount of public money and was presented as part of a public development
project. However, it later became evident that a fake document was prepared
using the name and reference of a government department.
This incident not only highlights weaknesses within the
financial and administrative system but also raises serious questions about how
such forged letters reach government offices and what kind of decisions they
may influence if not detected in time.
While the Finance Department has clarified its position by
declaring the letter fake, the document itself indicates the need for a
thorough inquiry to determine who prepared the forged letter, for what purpose
it was used, and whether similar attempts are being made in other districts.
The case once again serves as a reminder that without
transparency and strict oversight in land acquisition and development projects,
the misuse of public resources becomes easier.
It is worth noting that the Provincial Inspection Team is
currently conducting inquiries into various development and sports-related
facilities across the province. This case could provide important input and
context for the ongoing inspection process.
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