Panic gripped Gulshan-e-Iqbal as an alleged land-grab attempt turned violent, leaving residents fearful and streets tense. The incident occurred when a group of individuals, reportedly accompanied by court staff, lawyers, and police officials, arrived at a local residence with eviction orders.
The group demanded that the occupants vacate the house and began moving the family’s belongings outside. However, the residents, who claim to have lived in the house for over 40 years, resisted. Local neighbors quickly gathered, confronting the alleged land grabbers and halting the eviction.
According to eyewitnesses, the suspects resorted to firing weapons, creating chaos and fear in the neighborhood. The residents accused the alleged perpetrators of using fake court documents to carry out the land-grab attempt, claiming they were falsely portrayed as tenants rather than lawful owners.
The firing occurred in the presence of police officials. Following the unrest, authorities decided to postpone the eviction process for one day. Locals said that their collective resistance forced the suspects to abandon their plan. Residents added that the perpetrators even fired in the air in a desperate bid to take control of the property.
Police are investigating the matter, while neighbors remain on alert after the violent encounter. The incident highlights ongoing disputes over property rights in Karachi, with residents demanding stricter measures against fraudulent evictions.
This event follows another security incident in the city, where an armed robber held customers hostage at a barber shop in Baldia Town, further raising concerns about public safety. CCTV footage showed the lone gunman collecting cash and mobile phones before fleeing on a motorcycle with an accomplice waiting outside.
Authorities have urged citizens to remain cautious and report suspicious activities to prevent similar incidents, while emphasizing the need for legal processes to be properly verified to avoid such dangerous confrontations.
The Gulshan-e-Iqbal land-grab attempt serves as a reminder of the growing tensions in urban neighborhoods over property disputes.
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