Major Ayub, who was found guilty of theft of copper wire in a Railway Bogie, has been dismissed from the service.
According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the dismissed officer has also been ordered to deposit his share of the embezzled amount in the government treasury.
Few days earlier, a train with copper wire was sent from Khanewal to Lahore where the wire was to be stored at Mughalpura Workshop, however the train, was sent to Kharian where the copper wire worth millions of rupees was stolen.
The army said that Major Ayub was arrested for his alleged involvement in the scam and a complete investigation will be conducted in the case.
Five other people, including a PR officer, were also arrested in the scam.
Railway Bogie theft case: Major Ayub dismissed
