Army Major arrested in Pakistan Railways copper heist case

[Devil Soul]

Army Major arrested in Pakistan Railways copper heist case
Published: September 12, 2011
LAHORE: The Pakistan Army on Monday confirmed the arrest of a serving Major in Pakistan Railway’s (PR) copper stealing scam.
PR authorities said a train with copper wire was sent from Khanewal to Lahore where the wire was to be stored at Mughalpura Workshop, however the train, was sent to Kharian where the copper wire worth millions of rupees was stolen.
The army said that Major Ayub was arrested for his alleged involvement in the scam and a complete investigation will be conducted in the case.
Five other people, including a PR officer, were also arrested in the scam.
Earlier, in a similar case, the parliamentary sub committee for PR land had pointed the finger at the Lahore divisional superintendent (DS) and other officers over the theft of copper from a freight coach where in the coach was found abandoned and empty of copper at Kharian a few hours after it was stolen from a station in Lahore.
The federal government had announced an assistance package worth Rs11 billion to rescue the PR, that has come under fire for incurring losses worth billions due to mismanagement and corruption.
Earlier addressing a news conference after presiding over a meeting of PR officials on Saturday, Federal Minister for Railways Ghulam Ahmed Bilour had said that the main cause of the crisis was PR’s diminishing income from its cargo service, as the income from the passenger service was not its main source of revenue.
Army Major arrested in Pakistan Railways copper heist case – The Express Tribune

 

[Jango]

Well, i heard that the bogey and it's components did not get stolen, they were going to be stolen, but the Railway Police acted promptly.

But, sad if the major was really involved, should be taken off duty if proved guilty and nt befitting of a officer.

 

[Peregrine]

Poor major should have waited till he got promoted to the rank of a general........Woo, DejaVu!!!!...Did i say that, some where else too?

 

[Leader]

good to know, nobody is above law, and are subject to law...

 

[Roybot]

Army officer arrested in theft case | Pakistan | DAWN.COM

ISLAMABAD: An army officer was arrested in a case of theft of a Pakistan Railways’ coach, reported DawnNews on Monday.

According to a statement issued by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), Major Ayub had been taken into custody for his alleged involvement in theft of a coach filled with copper from Lahore railway station.

The ISPR further said that the investigation was underway and strict action would be taken against Ayub if found guilty.

Meanwhile, official sources of railways said that several others were also arrested with the major.

About 1.8 million rupees had been recovered from the suspects, the sources added.

 

[Doctor09]

Rare cases in army but people like this major earning bad name for Pak army.......he should be punished for his activities.

 

[KALKI]

Pakistani Army officers work in Railways workshops too?

 

[Tangent]

Poor major should have waited till he got promoted to the rank of a general........Woo, DejaVu!!!!...Did i say that, some where else too?

He is an early starter...had a brilliant future in PA had he been not caught.... Nevertheless, he can join politics now and save himself from all possible troubles. Which Party would be best for him ? PPP?

 

[Bratva]

according to Jang News, he was the officer of "Hassas Idaara" or "Intel Agency"

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Pakistani Army officers work in Railways workshops too?

Nope, he might have involved in this theft through his acquaintance who worked in Railways and due to his greed, he crossed the red line

 

[JonAsad]

Do the army men has free time to involve in such ghattiya acts?- are we safe from external and internal threats that a serving major has nothing else to do except fraud with its own people?-

Some body tell me if this major has a beard-

 

[pak-marine]

excellent work by punjab police , well done ... will the case be tried in military court or civil court

 

[Abu Zolfiqar]

Well, i heard that the bogey and it's components did not get stolen, they were going to be stolen, but the Railway Police acted promptly.

Yes it's sad if it's true. But Army means business when it comes to setting the right examples. ISPR even released a statement regarding the allegation.

it is proof that Army does not tolerate insubordinance, misconduct and other behaviour or actions that are most unprofessional and unbecoming of an Officer.


it's a pity, really, for this individual ---if found guilty, he will be disgraced in public and in private.

 

[S.M.R]

Do the army men has free time to involve in such ghattiya acts?- are we safe from external and internal threats that a serving major has nothing else to do except fraud with its own people?-

Some body tell me if this major has a beard-

Paa ji, late sittings kar kar kay humari mat waj jati hai. Army walay dopaher kay baad welay hotay hain

 

[SQ8]

Yes it's sad if it's true. But Army means business when it comes to setting the right examples. ISPR even released a statement regarding the allegation.

it is proof that Army does not tolerate insubordinance, misconduct and other behaviour or actions that are most unprofessional and unbecoming of an Officer.


it's a pity, really, for this individual ---if found guilty, he will be disgraced in public and in private.

He was a major.. thats why..
Had it been someone higher up .. with more than two stars.. Nobody would have dared to ask.
Just as nobody would dare ask what the politicos are upto.. except the media.

 

[Bratva]

He was a major.. thats why..
Had it been someone higher up .. with more than two stars.. Nobody would have dared to ask.
Just as nobody would dare ask what the politicos are upto.. except the media.

Are you sure this trend still continues under kiyani watch?