The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has suspended an officer at the Torkham border immigration centre after a video surfaced showing him filming female travellers without their consent.

 

The incident sparked outrage on social media after the video went viral. It showed women without veils being recorded during immigration procedures.

 

According to media reports, quoting an FIA spokesperson, the officer identified as Ehtesham-ul-Haq was found recording travellers during duty hours. Following the revelation, the FIA director general ordered his immediate suspension and initiated a departmental inquiry. The FIA Peshawar Zone director has also been instructed to submit a comprehensive report on the incident.

 

 

“The FIA is committed to ensuring a respectful and dignified immigration experience for all travelers,” the spokesperson said. “Any misuse of authority or violation of duty will result in strict disciplinary action.”

 

The agency added that it is working on modernising immigration services and maintaining professional standards. “All officials must treat citizens with courtesy and follow the law. Any breach of rules will lead to action without discrimination,” the spokesperson stated.