The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Sukkur has arrested a main accused of misappropriation of 11,403 ton wheat namely Hareshmal, said a statement here on Friday. A government contractor of Sindhfood Department, Hareshmal misappropriated Rs39 million worth of wheat during transportation fromGhotki to Karachi. According to NAB statement, an inquiry was authorized against District Food Controller (DFC) GhotkiRaholDavid, District Food Controller (DFC) Malir Muhammad Alim, Hareshmal and others on allegations of misuse of authority, misappropriation of wheat crop of 2017-18. In 2018 around 11,403 ton wheat had gone missing during transportation fromGhotki to Karachi and the contract for transport of wheat was awarded to Hareshmal, said statement. Hareshmal is also the owner of Sukkurflour mills and Dilbar flour mills where during raids conducted by NABSukkur, Rs165 million worth of wheat was found misappropriated.
Saturday, September 13, 2025
