Investigation expanded in millions worth of equipment missing from Shahi Bagh

PESHAWAR, Jul 06 (APP): The Authorities concerned have expanded investigation into the missing of government property worth millions of rupees from the historic Shahi Bagh in Peshawar.

Fourteen employees have been questioned, while notices have also been issued to four scrap dealers seeking records related to the case.

According to sources on Monday, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has taken serious notice of repeated reports of theft and the disappearance of valuable government assets from the park. The Local Government Department has requested a detailed report from the Metropolitan Administration to determine responsibility.

The inquiry gained momentum after the reported disappearance of playground swings worth millions of rupees. Investigators are questioning 14 employees who were assigned to day and night shifts, while the role of others under suspicion is also being examined.

As part of the investigation, authorities have expanded the probe beyond park staff. Four scrap dealers have been served notices and asked to provide purchase and sales records to help trace the missing items.

To prevent similar incidents in future, the Metropolitan Administration has decided to install modern CCTV surveillance cameras at various locations across Shahi Bagh.

Officials said the enhanced security system will strengthen the protection and monitoring of government property.