Forced Evictions In Islamabad Render 75 Families Of Daily Wagers Homeless

75 families of daily wage workers were rendered homeless in Islamabad, Sector G today, while their makeshift huts were bulldozed by the capital city's administration during the nationwide lockdown amid the coronavirus crisis. A video doing the rounds on social media showed how the government has left people homeless during a pandemic. Many social media users were outraged at the action and called on the government to show empathy.

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Later, Human Rights Minister, Shireen Mazari took notice of the situation and claimed that she was unaware of the activities taking place in G11/4. She has warned that action would be taken against the police officials involved in the operation.

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The federal government claims that Sector G is inhabited by ‘illegal occupants’ who have not vacated the land even after being paid by the foundation.