Hussain Asghar still in Skardu

SKARDU: Inspector General Police Gilgit Baltistan Hussain Asghar is still in the area and performing his duties, Geo News reported. According to the sources Asghar has been ordered by the Chief Minister Syed Mehdi Shah and Chief Secretary of Baltistan not to leave the region till Asad Ashura that concludes on July 30.

Hussain Asghar was removed as the investigation officer in the Hajj scandal case, transferred from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and appointed IG Gilgit Baltistan. The Supreme Court ordered that Asghar be reinstated and the secretary establishment, Sohail Ahmed issued the notification for his reinstatement.

After the notification was issued, Sohail Ahmed was made officer on special duty. Following these developments Hussain Asghar failed to report to Islamabad and the DG FIA informed the Supreme Court that he could not contact Asghar.