Ashrafuddin Pirzada
LANDIKOTAL: Taking strict action against unfolded irregularities and bribe taking culture at Takhta Baig check post the Khyber agency political agent, Mutahirzeb suspended 80 Khasadars and three Muharers, official and Khasadar sources said on Sunday.
An administrative official on the condition of anonymity told The News that after repeated complaints from the local people and transporters the Khyber agency political agent, Mutahirzeb issued orders of 80 Khasadars including Levies personnel. He said that three Muharers identified as Zebullah Afridi, Turkistan and Roohul Amin were also discharged from their seats immediately.However, it was also learnt that of intervention by the FC the PA Khyber compeled to take action against the culprits as an owner of the private parking lot, where Nato and private trucks used to stay at Takhta baig check post, had lodged his complaint at the office of FC commandent that Khsadars and levy personnel were taking rupees 5,000 from each truck standing at his parking lot. The complainer said in his complaint that Khasadar were taking bribe from the trucks but he was made responsible for providing security.
As the members of Khasadars and Levy forces vacated the check post the FC contingents were deployed and took control of Takhta Baig, the sources said.
A well-placed source said that Khsadars and Levy were taking the said amount from the trucks parked at the private parking lot but the owner was made responsible to provide security to the trucks.
When this scribe asked the Jamrud political tehsildar, Shakeel Khan, he refused to comment on it.
Meanwhile, the Landikotal administration officials issued a notice to the afghan refugees living in Landikotal to leave the area within five days, official sources said.Adding those who fail to leave Landikotal would be forcefully deported to Afghanistan
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