MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Deputy Director of Protocol Services, Abdul Ghaffar Qureshi, was arrested on Wednesday after the High Court rejected his interim bail in a high-profile scandal case currently under investigation in Muzaffarabad.
According to sources, Abdul Ghaffar Qureshi had been named by suspects already in custody during interrogations related to a widely-discussed case that has gained public and media attention in recent weeks. Following these revelations, his name was officially added to the case, and legal proceedings began against him.
To avoid immediate arrest, Abdul Ghaffar Qureshi had obtained interim bail from the court. However, during the latest hearing, the High Court denied an extension of his bail. As a result, law enforcement agencies present at the court took him into custody right after the verdict was announced.
The exact nature of the scandal has not been officially disclosed, but insiders suggest that the matter involves misuse of authority and possibly corruption within government services. The case has already drawn attention for allegedly involving high-ranking officials and even some political figures. No official statement has yet been released by the government, but investigations are said to be expanding.
Sources claim that the arrest of Abdul Ghaffar Qureshi could lead to further developments, with authorities likely to question more individuals connected to the case. The scope of the investigation may soon widen to include other departments and officials.
Abdul Ghaffar Qureshi had been serving in the Services Department, where he held the position of Deputy Director Protocol. His arrest marks a significant step in what could become one of the region’s most closely watched accountability drives.
