A British-Pakistani traveler has raised serious allegations against a Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) officer for allegedly subjecting him to torture at Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport.
The incident occurred on Monday when the British citizen, who had arrived from Dubai, lodged a formal complaint with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) against ASI Bilal, prompting swift action against the accused officer.
According to the complaint, the passenger approached the immigration counter where ASI Bilal demanded an e-visa. However, due to a dead mobile phone battery, the passenger requested to verify the visa using his passport number. This simple request reportedly led to verbal abuse from the officer.
The situation escalated when ASI Bilal allegedly resorted to violence, punching the passenger in the face and ear, resulting in a nosebleed and ear injury. “I was punched in the face and ear by ASI, causing blood to flow from my ear,” stated the British national victim.
In response to the complaint, both the CAA and FIA have launched separate investigations into the matter to ascertain the facts and determine appropriate disciplinary measures. Director FIA Lahore, Sarfraz Virk, wasted no time in suspending ASI Bilal from duty pending the outcome of the inquiry.
The CAA spokesperson reiterated the authority’s commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of all passengers at Pakistani airports. They pledged to conduct a thorough investigation into the allegations and take necessary action to uphold the integrity of airport security personnel.
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Mr. Sher Alam!
The FIA and British Passenger are the topics of your content. Is it your intention to defame PIA by posting an image of an its aircraft? Totally unprofessional approach.
It's a pic of an airport with an airplane, keep your pants on...
Agree with you Sher Alam, I don't why people just give non sense comments ..
Oh haven't noticed airport. Imaging an adult star Infront of Airport could be better. Insane.
punjabi get offended when you point out their faults.
Such unprofessional officials at international airport must be removed from current job and punished harshly in order to discourage non professional attitude by any authority bringing inciting violence's and hatred in public against country officials/government.
Person who uploaded this picture should have had some decency to blur personal details
Its not only on the Airports but unfortunately all over my Beautiful Pakistan the Government officials abuse the power which has been given to them to serve the public but they abuse it.