By Our Correspondent
SARGODHA: An alleged illegal transfer of property worth millions of rupees belonging to a deceased citizen has come to light in Sargodha, where the legal heirs were reportedly bypassed and the property was allegedly transferred in the names of influential individuals illegally.
Following a complaint, the Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) Sargodha has registered a case against a female Sub-Registrar, identified as Madam Zahra, over allegations of misuse of authority, irregularities in official records and approval of property registration documents allegedly based on fraudulent paperwork.
Sources said the alleged irregularities may also have caused a substantial financial loss to the government exchequer in the form of stamp duty, registration fees and other applicable charges.
On the directions of the Director of Anti-Corruption Sargodha, a special team was constituted to investigate the matter. The team subsequently raided the Sub-Registrar’s office and took important official records into custody for examination.
According to sources, the female Sub-Registrar allegedly left the premises after learning about the raid. The anti-corruption authorities are reportedly conducting operations at different locations in an effort to locate and arrest the accused.
Anti-Corruption officials said preliminary investigations had revealed significant irregularities in the official record. Further investigation is underway, and the authorities are also working to identify other individuals who may have allegedly been involved in the matter.
The affected legal heirs have demanded a comprehensive investigation into the alleged illegal transfer and called for the property to be restored to its rightful heirs. They also urged authorities to take legal action against all those found responsible.
Legal Disclaimer: This report is based on allegations contained in the FIR and information emerging during the preliminary investigation.
All individuals named or accused in the case are presumed innocent unless proven guilty by a court of law. The final determination of the allegations will be made by the competent court on the basis of evidence.
