Sindh police arrests activists for protesting outside Bilawal House

KARACHI: The Sindh Police on Monday arrested activists for protesting outside Bilawal House against the Gujjar Nala demolitions.

“Karachi Bachao Tehreek”, a local organisation that speaks for the rights of the people of Karachi, tweeted its members were arrested for taking part in the protest.

Gujjar Nala and Orangi Nala affectees have been on the receiving end of immense police intimidation, leading up to the protest today.

The police have raided the office of one the main organizers – Abid Asghar, and surrounded the area.

— Karachi Bachao Tehreek (@StopEvictionKHI) June 21, 2021

One user wondered why journalists were arrested for protesting outside Bilawal House.

Why were the protestors arrested @BBhuttoZardari for protesting outside Bilawal house? Protesters including women and journalists covering the protest have been taken in to custody. #Shame #StopGujjarnalaDemolitions https://t.co/S07SeKlPyG

— T (@Tooba_Sd) June 21, 2021

“The police are trying to abduct protestors and arrest them. They’re also stealing banners and posters, and trying to intimidate protestors into going home,” wrote another user.

The police are trying to abduct protestors and arrest them. They’re also stealing banners and posters, and trying to intimidate protestors into going home. #StopGujjarNalaDemolitions pic.twitter.com/bFKna4itQF

— Karachi Bachao Tehreek (@StopEvictionKHI) June 21, 2021