PoGB residents protest land mafia activities, demand justice

Jun 11, 2024

Astore, PoGB, 11 June 2024:- The land mafia issue in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan remains pressing, with unlawful land seizures using forceful or deceitful tactics for real estate or monetary gain. This endangers legitimate owners and inhabitants, exposing them to eviction and property loss. Recently, a protest outside the Gilgit Press Club highlighted encroachment on grazing lands in the upper Astore area. Protesters held placards and chanted, decrying the injustices. They claimed efforts are underway to seize pastures in five villages, and despite reaching out to authorities, the land grabbers persist.