Ali Khan Mandokhail:
ZHOB: In a major scandal, a clerk from the education department in Zhob, Balochistan, has allegedly embezzled a staggering Rs. 203 million that was meant for students’ admission fees for intermediate examinations. Education department sources confirmed that the clerk, whose name remains undisclosed, misappropriated the funds and reportedly squandered them on gambling.
This serious incident has prompted Deputy Commissioner Zhob to take immediate action, leading to the transfer of Wazir Khan Nasar, the principal of the implicated school. The decision to transfer the principal has sparked outrage among students, resulting in large-scale protests. Hundreds of students blocked the main road in Zhob, demanding the cancellation of the principal’s transfer and calling for strict punishment for the clerk responsible for the embezzlement.
The protests have caused significant traffic jams in the area, affecting daily commuters and raising concerns among local residents. The ongoing demonstrations underscore the negative impact on students’ education, as many fear delays in their admission processes due to this financial mismanagement.
The education department is now under immense pressure to resolve the issue, restore confidence in its integrity, and ensure that affected students receive the necessary support. As the situation develops, the community remains vigilant, hoping for prompt action against the clerk and a fair reassessment of the principal’s transfer.
