ECP removes RO of NA-44 DI Khan over alleged misuse of power
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The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has acted against Additional Deputy Commissioner Tariq Mehmood, the Returning Officer of NA-44 DI Khan for his alleged misuse of power during the electoral process, reported the 24NewsHD TV channel on Tuesday.
A three-member inquiry committee, spearheaded by the Election Commissioner of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is currently overseeing the investigation and soliciting recommendations for further action against Tariq Mehmood.
The spokesperson for the ECP revealed that Tariq Mehmood, in his capacity as the Returning Officer, violated norms by tampering with the election symbol of a candidate within his constituency.
In response to this serious breach, the Commission has swiftly relieved Tariq Mehmood of his duties.
To address the void left by his removal, Syed Gulfam Abbas Shah, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Dera Ismail Khan, has been appointed as the new Returning Officer for NA-44.
Additionally, the ECP has advocated the immediate suspension of Tariq Mehmood and recommended reporting the matter to the Establishment Department for further necessary action.
Reporter: Usman Khan