Major Corruption Scandal Uncovered in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 1,700 Metric Tons of Wheat Missing from Nowshera Storeroom

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Anti-Corruption Department has confirmed that 17,000 bags of wheat have gone missing from the storeroom, causing a financial loss of approximately Rs. 197.7 million to the government treasury.

A massive corruption scandal has surfaced in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, revealing the disappearance of 1,700 metric tons of wheat from the Azakhel Storage in Nowshera.

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Anti-Corruption Department has confirmed that 17,000 bags of wheat have gone missing from the storeroom, causing a financial loss of approximately Rs. 197.7 million to the government treasury.

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According to sources, 3,309 empty wheat sacks have also mysteriously disappeared from the cellar. Following a thorough investigation, cases have been registered against the Storage and Enforcement Officer (NRC), an Assistant Food Controller, and three Food Inspectors.

The Anti-Corruption Department has filed cases against six officials, arresting two suspects, while further investigations are underway.