DHA, Clifton residents protest against incompetence of CBC officials

(Karachi) Residents of Clifton and Defence areas lodged a protest outside the office of Cantonment Board Clifton (CBC) over incompetence and negligence of the authorities to drain out rainwater accumulated on streets and lack of amenities, media reported on Monday.

As per details, several residents of DHA and Clifton gathered outside the CBC office and shouted slogans in favour of their demands. They said that the people living in the said areas pay millions in taxes but are still deprived of basic amenities.

Great respect to these wonderful citizens who have gathered for a peaceful protest against CBC & DHA authorities. Senior citizens, men, women & even children. Incompetence can NO longer be accepted. #Karachi #KarachiRain #DHAKARACHI pic.twitter.com/2NRQT4q1Kp

— Fakhr-e-Alam (@falamb3) August 31, 2020

The protestors pointed out that an audit of the flood relief tax collected by the CBC be shared with them and called on the board's members to be held accountable for the lack of amenities provided to them over the years.

Apart from demanding an improvement in the sewerage system, they also asked the CBC to improve garbage collection in the area.

Today’s protest against the #DHA & #CBC outside the CBC’s office.
It’s now or never. #DHAKARACHI pic.twitter.com/Dh0YpCjOad

— Syed Maaz (@hlfbloodphenix) August 31, 2020

The irate residents maintained that the recent monsoon rains have exposed the poor performance of the Clifton board as rainwater could not be cleared from the roads.

The protesters demanded the chief executive officer of the CBC address them and listen to their grievances. They also demanded the CBC chief to resign.

Resident of DHA and Clifton protest outside CBC office pic.twitter.com/qk1fZCkpza

— Halaat Updates (@halaatupdate) August 31, 2020

They warned the resident will not pay taxes in future if their demands are not met.

Meanwhile, the CBC officials sealed main gates of the office ahead of the protest scheduled by the residents of the area. However, demonstrators breached into the premises of the CBC and tried entering the office but were stopped by police.

DIG South also reached the spot to hold negotiations with the protesters but in vain.

The protest is being held by a group which was formed on Facebook under the name of "Petition against DHA & CBC". The organisers requested everyone to "remain peaceful at all times, not harm or hurt anyone, not damage any property and do not harm any plants or animals".