CDA Demolishes 200 Houses in Islamabad After Violent Clashes; 350 Booked Under Anti-Terrorism Act
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) demolished nearly 200 houses in Noorpur Shahan, Islamabad, following violent clashes with residents during an anti-encroachment operation. Police registered a case against approximately 350 individuals under the Anti-Terrorism Act and other charges, alleging the use of petrol bombs, firearms, and attacks on public servants. The First Information Report (FIR) claims that armed mobs injured eight police officers and set CDA vehicles on fire. Conversely, residents dispute the authority's narrative, asserting that the CDA failed to fulfill court-directed rehabilitation commitments through a model village scheme. They allege that their belongings were thrown out before demolition and highlight historical land acquisition issues dating back to the 1960s. A senior CDA official rejected these claims, stating that legal procedures were followed, no rehabilitation agreement existed, and the area falls under Sector F-4 of the master plan. The operation, initially suspended due to resistance, proceeded with heavy police deployment and machinery after the initial unrest.
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CDA Demolishes 200 Houses in Islamabad After Violent Clashes; 350 Booked Under Anti-Terrorism Act
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) demolished nearly 200 houses in Noorpur Shahan, Islamabad, following violent clashes with residents during an anti-encroachment operation. Police registered a case against approximately 350 individuals under the Anti-Terrorism Act and other charges, alleging the use of petrol bombs, firearms, and attacks on public servants. The First Information Report (FIR) claims that armed mobs injured eight police officers and set CDA vehicles on fire. Conversely, residents dispute the authority's narrative, asserting that the CDA failed to fulfill court-directed rehabilitation commitments through a model village scheme. They allege that their belongings were thrown out before demolition and highlight historical land acquisition issues dating back to the 1960s. A senior CDA official rejected these claims, stating that legal procedures were followed, no rehabilitation agreement existed, and the area falls under Sector F-4 of the master plan. The operation, initially suspended due to resistance, proceeded with heavy police deployment and machinery after the initial unrest.
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