CDA move against slums in Islamabad sparks protest
- By Web Desk -
- Jul 30, 2015
The anti-encroachment team led by SSP Islamabad conducted an operation in Sector I-11 of the city – only to see panic and tension in the area in shape of citizens-police clash.
The first slum being demolished. Still some resistance by slum dwellers pic.twitter.com/7fJiB7HNfx
— Amber Rahim Shamsi (@AmberRShamsi) July 30, 2015
The CDA said the dwellers were served with notices couple of times, but they didn’t pay heed.
Residents agree to have 150 slums demolished at the front but will resist if CDA demolishes any more. I-11. Ibd pic.twitter.com/aPczIQkdPs
— Amber Rahim Shamsi (@AmberRShamsi) July 30, 2015
The authority said at least 800 illegal settlements were there in the area, which are to be razed.
Bulldozers moving in. I-11 residents agree to 150 slums 2 b demolished but vow to resist if any more are pic.twitter.com/K4EEpXQDJS
— Amber Rahim Shamsi (@AmberRShamsi) July 30, 2015
The anti-encroachment team used bulldozers to flatten illegal settlements. As residents put up resistance, police also resorted to baton-charge and also used water cannons to disperse the protesters.
Negotiations underway as residents and local administration wait it out at I-11 slum in Islamabad pic.twitter.com/ME66jszKm4
— Amber Rahim Shamsi (@AmberRShamsi) July 30, 2015
Women pelted police with stones from the rooftop of their houses, thus deteriorating law and order situation.