Squatters foil anti-encroachment drive again
Men throw stones at police and KDA officials during an anti-encroachment operation in Gulistan-e-Jauhar area of Karachi on Tuesday. Photo: Jalal Qureshi/express
After several attempts, another operation was foiled when a mob of agitated protestors forced Karachi Development Authority (KDA) personnel away from Gulistan-e-Jauhar Block 10 and 11, where they arrived to clear the encroachment on Wednesday.
The encroachers not only threw stones at them but also burnt tyres to block the road, pushing the officials away. Subsequently, the anti-encroachment team again failed to implement the court orders.
KDA officials, while talking to The Express Tribune, said a mafia is occupying the area who are using women and children as a shield, which is why they backed off today.
However, they said the court orders to evict the squatters would be implemented in any case, adding that they would be back to remove the encroachment with an adequately planned operation.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 23rd, 2023.