Police and Rangers’ officials were alerted to the theft at 8.30am and arrived at Nadra’s office in Landhi number 3.5. According to him, there were two security guards employed at Nadra’s office, one for the night shift and another during the day. Investigation initiatedThe police recorded the statements of the guard on duty along with other Nadra officials. Afghans obtained CNICs by fraud: NADRA chiefSpeculating motiveAccording to a police source, the burglary is being investigated from various angles. The Nadra officials, however, have decided that the cancelled cards will be reprinted and issued to their holders a few days before the by-elections.

Source: The Express Tribune January 23, 2019 17:37 UTC