Karachi (HRNW) – Allegations have emerged against the Chairman of Korangi Town for reportedly allowing a private contractor to carry out road-cutting work on a 100-foot-wide and approximately 1,600-foot-long section of the main road in Qayyumabad without the required road-cutting fee being deposited through an official bank challan.
According to local residents, the main road near Sir Syed Hospital in Qayyumabad, along with the adjacent sewage drain, falls under the administrative jurisdiction of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC). Residents stated that they had voluntarily planted and maintained trees and greenery along the roadside to improve the area’s environment.
Witnesses alleged that the contractor initially began excavation work without obtaining the necessary authorization. Following complaints from local residents, police reportedly arrived at the site and took the contractor along with several laborers into custody.
Residents further alleged that the contractor was later granted permission to resume the road-cutting work after the payment of a substantial bribe, despite no official bank challan being deposited for the required road-cutting charges. These allegations have not been independently verified.
During the excavation, numerous roadside trees and plants were reportedly cut down, triggering strong protests from local residents, who condemned the destruction of the green belt and expressed concerns over environmental damage.
Representatives of Union Committee Qayyumabad subsequently visited the site and reportedly ordered the road-cutting work to be stopped following public objections.
HRNW attempted to obtain the official version from Korangi Town Chairman Naeem Sheikh regarding the alleged permission granted for the project. However, at the time of publication, he had neither answered phone calls nor responded to text messages.
Residents have called on the Government of Sindh, the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, the Anti-Corruption Establishment, and other relevant authorities to conduct a transparent investigation into the matter. They have also demanded accountability if any irregularities are found, along with the restoration of the damaged green belt and replanting of trees.
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This report is based on information received from local residents and available sources. The allegations mentioned in this report have not been officially confirmed or adjudicated by a competent court of law. HRNW remains committed to impartial journalism and welcomes the response of all concerned parties. The report will be updated if official statements or verified findings become available.
