CCD Sub-Inspector arrested for alleged links with drug dealer

LAYYAH, Jun 09 (APP): Crime Control Department (CCD) has taken action against two of its own officials on corruption charges.

According to a CCD spokesperson, senior officers registered a case against Sub-Inspector Muhammad Taimur and arrested him on allegations of maintaining links with criminals and receiving Rs80,000 monthly from a drug dealer. The accused will be produced before a court Tuesday for further legal proceedings.

Meanwhile, District Police Officer (DPO) Layyah suspended Sub-Inspector Zahid, posted at Karor police station, on charges of overstepping authority and corruption, and placed him on close-to-line status.