Land mafia allegedly occupies widow’s land in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: Illegal occupation continues in the federal capital. The land mafia has allegedly occupied the land belonging to a widow and is threatening the owners.   

According to details, the Bani Gala police have registered a case in this regard, on the complaint of the widow’s relative, Muhammad Waheed. The plaintiff has informed that the land mafia had threatened to kill the family members.

Mohammad Waheed informed the police that the occupied land is already disputed on which the case is underway in a local court. He further said that the court has issued a stay order and restricted to construct buildings on the said land. 

He has alleged that Sajjada Nasheen Imran Shah, Sibtul Hassan Shah, Noor Ahmed, and Ghaffar Kayani have occupied his land. He also said that the land mafia has placed armed guards at the land.

According to the plaintiff, the land mafia had also started construction of the disputed land, despite the court orders. Muhammad Waheed has appealed to the concerned authorities and police to take action against the land mafia.

Earlier in September, it was revealed that the Capital Development Authority (CDA) failed to take action against the land mafia of Islamabad despite repeated complaints from the citizens.

According to details, the land mafia of Islamabad had allegedly occupied the link road between Kari Road to Express Highway, and the concerned authority has failed to take action in this regard.