‘Missed call’: Govt says reason given behind IG Islamabad’s removal is ‘fake’

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior has denied reports that inspector general Islamabad Jan Muhammad was removed for reasons of his ‘non-cooperation’ with the Minister Azam Khan Swati.

The reason behind IG’s removal was denied by government’s recently-formed ‘Fake News Busters’ account on Twitter.

The summary for removal of IG Islamabad was sent to Prime Minister Imran Khan three weeks ago, however, the PM’s approval got delayed due to his busy schedule in the wake of foreign visits,” the account says in the clarification.

The FakeNewsBusters said reporting Fake news was illegal, unethical and a disservice to the nation. “It is the responsibility of everyone to discourage such irresponsible behavior. Reject.”

The issue came to light after Pakistan Peoples Party Senator Mustafa Khokhar on Sunday came up with claims that IG Islamabad was transferred because he delayed receiving a phone call of the minister.

The IG on Saturday was transferred and ordered to report immediately to the Establishment Division until further orders, an official notification said.

Reports say that  the IG was transferred after he refused action in a complaint by Azam Swati’s son.

Swati’s son filed an FIR at the Shehzad Town Police Station against several for allegedly letting their animals into the former’s fields. On being stopped, the suspects attacked the employees with axes and also snatched weapons from the security guards and held them hostage.