Despite the ongoing anti-smuggling operations in the country
and government claims, some quarters are alleging that smuggling activities are
still going on on some sensitive routes extending to Rawalpindi, Islamabad,
Jhelum and DI Khan. According to sources and affected parties, recent
appointments and administrative decisions have also raised several questions
that require a transparent investigation.
According to sources, various concerns have emerged
regarding the impact of the pace of anti-smuggling operations after the
appointments and transfers of some Customs Enforcement officers in recent
months. Some observers claim that some officers, who allegedly took effective
actions against smuggling, were removed from the field and posted to
headquarters, while some other officers were given responsibilities for
sensitive routes.
In this context, the postings of Inspector Sara and
Inspector Shahzeb and subsequent changes in their field duties are also being
discussed. According to sources, these officers had allegedly carried out
several operations against smuggling, but were later recalled from the field.
On the other hand, the posting of Inspector Imran Arif is
also the center of attention. According to sources, he has experience in
anti-smuggling operations and has played a role in various seizures, but he was
later posted to the Anti-Car Lifting Cell Zone 2. Critics argue that such
officers should be posted in areas where their professional skills can prove
more effective.
Moreover, questions are being raised regarding the postings
of Inspector Christopher Waris and Inspector Ali Abbasi on various sensitive
routes. Some sources claim that as a result of these postings, powers on the
routes from Peshawar to Jhelum and Rawalpindi to Lahore have been concentrated
with specific officers. However, these allegations and claims have not been
independently verified yet.
Sources say that after the retirement of Inspector Tariq
Mahmood on June 16, 2026, his squad was handed over to Inspector Christopher
Waris, as a result of which his responsibilities on Peshawar Road increased
further. According to observers, the administrative justification and merit of
this decision should be reviewed to eliminate any doubts.
Observers say that if the government and state institutions
are serious about eliminating smuggling, then effective monitoring of sensitive
routes, officer postings, records of seized goods and anti-smuggling operations
must be ensured.
Concerned quarters have demanded that all recent postings, transfers, division of squads, postings on sensitive routes and their administrative justifications be reviewed independently and impartially to ensure that all decisions are made on merit, transparency and in the national interest.
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