Balochistan anti-corruption establishment summons irrigation minister’s son

Add ARY News on GoogleFollow on Google Discoverimage: fileAAResizeQUETTA: The Balochistan Anti-Corruption Establishment has summoned Bilal Umrani, son of Provincial Irrigation Minister Mir Muhammad Sadiq Umrani, in connection with an investigation into alleged irregularities in the development and non-development funds of the provincial Irrigation Department.

According to a call-up notice issued under Section 160 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898, Bilal Umrani, who serves as chairman of the Market Committee in Naseerabad, has been directed to appear before the Anti-Corruption Establishment at its Circle Office in Railway Housing Society, Joint Road, Quetta, on October 20, 2026, at 11:30am.

The notice states that a complaint concerning alleged irregularities, embezzlement, corrupt practices and misuse of authority by officers and officials of the Canal Irrigation System, Balochistan, in connection with development and non-development funds is under investigation.

The establishment has directed Bilal Umrani to appear before the inquiry officer in connection with the matter.

The notice warns that failure to comply with the summons may result in legal consequences under the law.

The summons comes amid the Balochistan government’s stated efforts to curb corruption and irregularities in public departments.

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QUETTA: The Balochistan Anti-Corruption Establishment has summoned Bilal Umrani, son of Provincial Irrigation Minister Mir Muhammad Sadiq Umrani, in connection with an investigation into alleged irregularities in the development and non-development funds of the provincial Irrigation Department. According to a call-up notice issued under Section 160 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898, Bilal […]