Attock (TNS)–DC Attock Declares Tehsildar Fateh Jang Exemplary After 27-Truck Smuggling Seizure Major crackdown hailed as model for other tehsils Price control, anti-encroachment efforts win praise New responsibilities assigned: child abuse and women’s harassment cases Merit-based recognition welcomed by local communities Deputy Commissioner Attock Rao Atif Raza this week chaired a high-level meeting to review the monthly performance of district officers, during which Tehsildar Fateh Jang Chaudhry Shafqat Mahmood was declared an exemplary officer for his outstanding administrative performance.
The meeting, attended by Additional Deputy Commissioners (General and Revenue), Assistant Commissioners and Tehsildars, assessed governance measures including price control, anti-encroachment efforts and citizen welfare. Among the reports presented, Fateh Jang tehsil stood out for its decisive action against flour smuggling.
Presenting his monthly review, Tehsildar Fateh Jang highlighted a major crackdown in which 27 trucks carrying smuggled flour were seized. Officials described the operation as one of the largest in recent memory and a crucial step in securing food supplies for ordinary citizens. Deputy Commissioner Rao Atif Raza praised the effort, terming it a benchmark for other tehsils, and directed district officers to adopt similar proactive approaches against profiteering and smuggling.
The Fateh Jang administration’s strict enforcement of price control regulations, surprise inspections of markets, and penalties against profiteers were acknowledged as providing relief to citizens amid inflation. Similarly, the anti-encroachment campaign carried out under Mahmood’s supervision was recognised for restoring public spaces and improving accessibility in marketplaces.
Acknowledging his merit-based decisions and public-friendly conduct, the Deputy Commissioner also announced an expansion of Mahmood’s responsibilities. In addition to his role as Tehsildar, he will now oversee cases related to child abuse, women’s harassment and other sensitive social matters. The move was widely welcomed by both the district administration and the public, who described it as a rare example of rewarding officers on the basis of performance and integrity.
Officials noted that Attock district, given its strategic location along key trade routes, continues to face persistent challenges such as wheat and flour smuggling, profiteering and encroachments. Against this backdrop, Fateh Jang’s performance was described as a model for other tehsils, combining strict enforcement with a people-centered approach.
By the conclusion of the meeting, it was clear that Tehsildar Fateh Jang, Chaudhry Shafqat Mahmood, had set a new standard for administrative governance in the district. His recognition as an exemplary officer, along with his expanded role, underscored the commitment of the Attock administration to accountability, merit and public service.
