A mysterious incident at Rawalpindi’s historic Property Record Office has raised concerns among revenue officials after the locks of the centuries-old facility were found broken under unexplained circumstances.
Located on City Saddar Road near Fawara Chowk, the office houses some of the oldest property ownership records in the city, dating back an estimated 300 to 350 years. Considered one of Rawalpindi’s most important and sensitive record repositories, the centre maintains invaluable land and ownership documents and serves as the headquarters of the local revenue administration.
The facility accommodates a tehsildar, four naib tehsildars, several girdawars and patwaris, along with their respective courts and administrative staff. Officials reported that when employees arrived for duty two days ago, they discovered that the office’s heavy-duty locks had been broken in what they described as highly suspicious circumstances.
The incident triggered concern and speculation within the Revenue Department, with senior officials unable to immediately determine how the locks had been damaged. A report has been submitted to the relevant authorities, while departmental teams continue to examine records to establish whether any documents are missing.
Despite the significance of the record centre, officials acknowledged that no comprehensive security system had been in place at the facility. Following the incident, the tehsil administration has decided to introduce enhanced security measures to safeguard the historic records.
According to the record room keeper, although the locks were broken, no loss of valuable property records has so far been detected. However, officials cautioned that a complete assessment is still under way.Latest News, Breaking News & Top News Stories | The Express TribuneOur CorrespondentRead More