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| Zabul's director of Hajj and Religious Affairs accused of corruption |
| 2015-08-06 |
| [Khaama (Afghanistan)] Mullah Nawab, the director or Hajj and Religious Affairs of southern Zabul province has been accused of corruption. Haji Mangal, head of a department in the directorate of Hajj and Religious Affairs of Zabul, and Mullah Abdul Hakim, head of the province’s Ulema Council, claim that the director is abusing his power. Mullah Abdul Hakim said that he has evidences on hand showing that the director has registered the names of some shop keepers and drivers as the Ulemas (religious clerics) and pocketing their salaries. Mullah Hakim said that the issue has been reported to the provincial administration and central government but has not received a response back. Haji Mangal and Mullah Abdul Hakim were representing a group of workers and Ulemas (religious clerics) during a gathering to voice their concerns over the issue. They threatened to quit their jobs and take to the streets if the issue is not resolved. However, Mullah Nawab turned all allegations as baseless and conspiracy against him. Mullah Nawab said that all of his activities are legitimate. |
| Posted by:Fred |