The Federal Investigation Agency imposed disciplinary punishments on 271 officers and officials during departmental inquiries conducted over the past four months, officials said on Tuesday. The action forms part of the agency’s internal accountability process aimed at improving discipline and performance. The FIA has submitted a detailed self-accountability report to the Ministry of Interior outlining the measures taken during the review period.
Dismissals, demotions, and minor penalties imposed
According to the report, the FIA dismissed 78 officials from service after completing departmental proceedings. In addition, authorities demoted nine officers to lower ranks following findings of misconduct. The report further stated that FIA Headquarters, the Ministry of Interior, and the Anti-Narcotics Cell collectively imposed minor penalties on 130 officials, reflecting a broad enforcement effort across multiple departments.
Moreover, zonal directors and additional directors general completed 57 departmental inquiries during the four-month period. Officials who faced disciplinary action belonged to a wide range of ranks, starting from constables and extending up to deputy directors. This, officials said, demonstrated that accountability measures applied across the hierarchy without discrimination.
Immigration-related violations dominate cases
The report revealed that immigration-related matters accounted for nearly 32 percent of the total punishments imposed. Officials attributed the high proportion to increased scrutiny of immigration processes, passenger facilitation, and border management operations. Consequently, the agency intensified monitoring to identify irregularities and enforce compliance with standard operating procedures.
Furthermore, the FIA said the accountability exercise aimed to deter misconduct, enhance transparency, and restore public confidence in the institution. Senior officials noted that regular internal reviews help strengthen governance while ensuring that officers adhere to professional standards. The agency added that it would continue disciplinary actions where required and further refine oversight mechanisms in coordination with the Ministry of Interior.
