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PESHAWAR:<\/strong> A major fake arms license racket has been uncovered in Pakistan\u2019s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, exposing an alleged network involving private individuals and government employees. Authorities say the suspects were producing counterfeit government-issued weapon licenses and selling them for large sums of money, raising serious concerns over public safety and the integrity of the province\u2019s licensing system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to police officials, the accused, allegedly working in collusion with government employees, were manufacturing fake arms licenses from a private residence instead of authorized government offices. The counterfeit licenses were reportedly sold for prices ranging from Rs80,000 to Rs250,000<\/strong>, depending on the type of license requested by buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Police have registered a criminal case and arrested two suspects<\/strong> believed to be directly involved in the illegal operation. Investigators have launched a comprehensive inquiry to identify other members of the network and determine the full extent of the fraud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the investigation, authorities also discovered indications that an employee associated with the Home Department\u2019s License Branch<\/strong> may have been involved in facilitating the production or issuance of the fake licenses. Officials say this aspect of the investigation is being treated with particular seriousness because it suggests possible insider assistance in the operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Law enforcement agencies carried out a raid that led to the recovery of several items allegedly used in producing the counterfeit licenses. The seized materials include a laptop, printer, bottles of printing ink, around 700 blank cards, and other equipment<\/strong> believed to have been used for preparing forged government documents. Police believe the recovered materials could provide crucial evidence regarding the scale of the operation and help identify additional suspects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Investigators are currently examining digital records, printing equipment, and documents recovered from the suspects. Forensic experts are expected to analyze the electronic devices to determine how many fake licenses may have been produced and whether they were distributed across different districts of the province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Police have also formally written to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Home Department<\/strong>, requesting official assistance in the investigation. Authorities hope to verify records of legitimate licenses, identify forged documents already in circulation, and determine whether any government databases were accessed or manipulated during the scam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sources within the provincial Home Department said a special inquiry committee<\/strong> would be constituted to investigate the matter thoroughly. The committee is expected to review the role of officials responsible for issuing arms licenses and recommend disciplinary or legal action if government employees are found to have assisted the suspects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The alleged scam has raised fresh concerns about oversight within the province\u2019s arms licensing mechanism. Security experts warn that counterfeit licenses can allow unauthorized individuals to possess or carry firearms while appearing to hold valid legal documentation. Such fraudulent practices could potentially complicate law enforcement efforts and undermine public confidence in the licensing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officials have not yet disclosed how long the racket had been operating or how many fake licenses may have been issued. Investigators are also attempting to identify the buyers who obtained the forged licenses and determine whether any of them have links to criminal activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commenting on the investigation, Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Dr. Mian Saeed<\/strong> said authorities are committed to conducting a transparent and comprehensive inquiry. He emphasized that anyone found responsible, including government officials, would face legal action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The investigation is currently underway, and no official found involved in this case will be spared,” Dr. Saeed said, adding that the police are pursuing all available leads to expose every individual connected with the network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The case has highlighted the importance of strengthening monitoring systems for official documents and improving internal accountability within government departments responsible for issuing licenses. Authorities are expected to introduce additional verification measures if the investigation reveals weaknesses in the existing licensing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Police say the inquiry remains ongoing, and further arrests are possible as investigators continue to examine evidence and trace the network behind the counterfeit arms licenses. The findings of the investigation committee will likely determine whether broader administrative reforms or criminal prosecutions are required to prevent similar incidents in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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