Alleged Collusion Between XEN, SDO, and Contractor Causing Millions in Loss to Public Funds
Soon Times Crime Report
Talagang
After decades, the budget for the repair of the inter-provincial highway was approved, and the construction was inaugurated with great fanfare. However, this road, which was approved from the area of Malakwal in Talagang to Thhati Bangla, has fallen prey to severe corruption due to delayed start. Substandard material is being used on the road, and large-scale compaction with soil instead of stones is being carried out.
Officials have diverted the project’s budget for their personal use. Alleged collusion between the XEN of the Highway Division Chakwal, the SDO, and the contractor has resulted in millions of rupees in losses to the public treasury. This crucial highway is not only inter-provincial but also of significant strategic importance. However, the Highway Department continues to waste millions from the public budget on their luxuries.
Local residents have entrusted “Soon Times” with the responsibility to raise this matter with higher authorities. They are demanding that the SE Highway Division Rawalpindi, Chief Engineer North Region, Chief Minister Punjab, Provincial Minister of Communications Punjab, DG Anti-Corruption, and Provincial Ombudsman take notice of the matter and ensure the recovery of the lost funds, along with the construction of a quality road.
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