KALAT: In a press conference at the Kalat Press Club, local political and tribal leader Habib Lango made serious allegations against the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) office in Kalat, claiming that the office has become a source of extortion rather than a public convenience.
Lango recounted his attempt to obtain an identity card, for which he presented his wife’s ID card, his parents’ IDs, their marriage certificate, and their children’s B-Forms. Despite this documentation, he alleged that NADRA staff insisted he provide the thumbprint of his mother-in-law.
“I told them that my mother-in-law died ten years ago. How can I bring her?” Lango stated. He further claimed that officials then asked him for a bribe of fifty thousand rupees, suggesting the issue could be resolved upon payment.
Expressing his frustration, Lango questioned the logic of the demand, given that his own ID, his parents’ IDs, and his marriage certificate are already on record with NADRA. He alleged that the staff was intentionally treating him as a “refugee” despite the evidence.
Lango vowed to escalate the matter, announcing his intention to hold a further press conference at the Quetta Press Club with his entire family and all relevant documents.
Also read: MNA Raisani raises concerns over NADRA Mastung office behavior
In a seperated development Leader of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Member of National Assembly (MNA), Nawabzada Mir Jamal Khan Raisani has expressed displeasure over the misbehavior of employees at the NADRA office in Mastung district. MNA has taken notice of the incident following the complaints of citizens who faced humiliation and poor treatment while trying to avail NADRA services.
MNA Raisani directly contacted NADRA Chairman Lt. Gen. Muhammad Munir Afsar to demand immediate action against the responsible employees for mistreating the public and to ensure that the grievances of the public are addressed promptly.
NADRA Chairman Lt. Gen. Muhammad Munir Afsar expressed regret over the behavior of the staff at the Mastung office. He apologized to the affected citizens and assured that all complaints will be dealt with swiftly to improve the quality of service.
