People protest against anti-encroachment op in Manghopir
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Residents of Manghopir staged a protest against an anti-encroachment operation, 24NewsHD TV channel reported on Thursday.
The protesters blocked a road and threw traffic out of gear.
A heavy contingent of police arrived on the spot.
Following the court orders, authorities have launched an operation to remove encroachments.
Last week, a person sustained injuries as a clash between people and the personnel of an anti-encroachment squad erupted
Backed by police, an anti-encroachment team launched an operation at the Hangura Goth Super Highway area.
As soon as the personnel demolished several structures, a number of people attacked them with stones
The incidents of aerial firing were also reported. Tension escalated making the official leave the area.
A couple of months ago too, such an operation was launched and the locals took to the streets in the Abdullah Shah Ghazi Goth area. Women and children were also among the protesters.
Several officials including DSP, SHO and SHO were suspended after a policeman sustained injuries in Ghazi Goth. In North Nazimabad too, the anti-encroachment op sparked the protest.