26/07/2025
Alleged financial corruption by the Regional Sports Officer (RSO) Kohat:
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A Big Blow of 2.1 Million Rupees in the Name of One Tent!
Uncovering Massive Financial Irregularities in Kohat Sports Office
Kohat (News Reporter) – A shocking revelation has emerged from the Regional Sports Officer (RSO) Kohat's office involving Rs. 2.1 million (21 lakh rupees) being spent in the name of one tent and various bogus expenses and fake bills.
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Breakdown of Corruption Allegations:
Rs. 2.1 million was shown as an expense for a single ceremony, including:
Travel allowances
Fake bills
Other miscellaneous and unverifiable expenses
The RSO allegedly used 65 liters of diesel in one year, but Rs. 1 million was withdrawn in the name of fuel expenses. Even the Rs. 50,000 limit on fuel usage was surpassed without permission.
During fiscal year 2024, a total of 25 travel expense withdrawals were made from the RSO office. This unusual number has raised concerns about the legitimacy of these transactions.
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Suspicious Financial Transactions Include:
Tent expense: Rs. 2.1 million for one event
Travel expenses:
Rs. 100,000
Rs. 90,000
Rs. 30,000
Total: Over Rs. 2.2 million shown for minor or undocumented activities
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Concerns Raised:
Kohat DC (Deputy Commissioner) has requested a thorough investigation of all financial records and bills submitted by the RSO office.
Multiple government officials and institutions were kept unaware or excluded from documentation processes.
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Audit Highlights:
The RSO drew Rs. 132,000 in the name of sports promotion programs with no visible implementation on the ground.
The annual sports goods budget of Rs. 780,000 was also questioned as the purchased goods were not found during inspection.
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Public and Official Demands:
Immediate investigation and audit of the RSO’s expenditures over the past year.
Legal and disciplinary action if embezzlement or fraud is proven.
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This news points to serious financial mismanagement and possible corruption by the RSO Kohat, including fake bills, inflated travel and fuel claims, and exaggerated expenses in the name of sports events and materials.
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